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The VGHF built an archive of gaming history — and is making it available online
The VGHF is saving video game history from the basement
In addition to the technical problems associated with trying to digitally parse magazines that have layouts that are like “vomit” on a page, Cifaldi has to thread a fine needle of copyright protections and fair use laws. But Cifaldi hopes that it demonstrates enough good faith for publishers to work with the VGHF to ensure that, while materials maybe aren’t freely accessible to everyone, they’re not completely inaccessible to those who don’t know where to “look.” The VGHF digital library isn’t limited to magazines; it also contains the personal collections of developers and other industry-adjacent professionals, offering insights not just on an individual’s career but wider industry trends at the time.
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