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Re-releases of Wing Commander, Ultima titles hit Steam and GOG

By · Via Ars Technica · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The digital rollout brings retro installments from iconic series onto modern PC platforms. Players gain renewed access to these vintage software catalogs without needing legacy physical media. The releases preserve historical video game milestones for broader contemporary audiences.

Key points

  • Modern distribution channels ensure long-term digital preservation for foundational compu…: Modern distribution channels ensure long-term digital preservation for foundational computer gaming series.
  • PC gamers can legally acquire and play historic simulation and role-playing games on curr…: PC gamers can legally acquire and play historic simulation and role-playing games on current hardware.
  • Storefront availability lowers technical barriers for discovering influential legacy gami…: Storefront availability lowers technical barriers for discovering influential legacy gaming releases.

It's mostly bad news from EA lately, but preservation efforts are nice to see.

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