The Importance of Open Source Gaming

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Retro Gaming Discourse

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Published on April 13, 2021 10:30:04 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP2f8LyXKlc

Game:

Battle for Wesnoth (2003)

Duration: 4:33

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What may seem like hobbyists reliving their yesteryears are actually digital antiquarians restoring the past for those who wish to still experience it. James briefly talks about how important open source code is to the gaming world, and how it can be used to preserve games for enjoyment long after their profitability has ceased.

Freespace Source Code Project: http://scp.indiegames.us/

Ancient Domains of Mystery: https://www.adom.de/home/index.htm

Championship Manager 01/02 Forums: https://champman0102.net/

HacX: http://www.drnostromo.com/hacx/

OpenTTD: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536610/OpenTTD/

Astromenace: https://viewizard.com/

XWing Alliance Upgrade: https://xwaupgrade.com/

Abuse SDL: https://github.com/Xenoveritas/abuse

Additional footage stolen from:
Holarse: https://www.youtube.com/user/holarse
Theodoros: https://www.youtube.com/user/TeoMac63
AlChestBreach: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlChestBreach
Someguy 2000: https://www.youtube.com/user/Someguy2000Modder
Broonygloomer: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrooneyGloomer
FirstplaysHD: https://www.youtube.com/user/FirstPlaysHD
ForsakenOnYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/S1LiC0nCoBaLT
Nightdive Studios: https://www.youtube.com/user/nightdivestudios
DTM/MTD Industries: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVf56Oig1S4H0DU9zGD8rBg
AntonioR Software: https://www.youtube.com/user/antoniorsoftware

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