Games are disappearing.You can help.
Video games have been part of our culture for over 50 years, and have never been more popular than they are today. But unlike other art forms, the preservation of video game history and culture is largely underfunded and community driven.
Learn more about how you can help ensure games and their history are preserved and accessible for generations to come.
Video Game History Foundation (VGHF)
Hit Save!
Game Preservation Society
MO5
Herní Historie
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF)
Silicium
OrdiRetro
Musée Bolo
Computerspielemuseum
GAMM – Game Museum
Nexon Computer Museum
The Strong National Museum of Play
National Videogame Museum (UK)
National Videogame Museum (USA)
Computer History Museum
The MADE
Sound and Vision (Beeld & Geluid)
HomeComputerMuseum
Royal Library of Denmark
National Library of Sweden
Centre for Computing History
Ritsumeikan Center for Game Studies
The Finnish Museum of Games
SUBOTRON
Conservatoire National du Jeu Vidéo (CNJV)
WDA
CCF Computer Museum
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines
PEEK&POKE Computer Museum
Arcade Planet
ACMI
The Nostalgia Box
Retro Video Game Museum at The Gamesmen
Museu Bojogá de Jogos Eletrônicos
Museo de Informática de la República Argentina (Fundación ICATEC)
Video Game History Foundation (VGHF)
Hit Save!
Game Preservation Society
MO5
Herní Historie
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF)
Silicium
OrdiRetro
Musée Bolo
Computerspielemuseum
GAMM – Game Museum
Nexon Computer Museum
The Strong National Museum of Play
National Videogame Museum (UK)
National Videogame Museum (USA)
Computer History Museum
The MADE
Sound and Vision (Beeld & Geluid)
HomeComputerMuseum
Royal Library of Denmark
National Library of Sweden
Centre for Computing History
Ritsumeikan Center for Game Studies
The Finnish Museum of Games
SUBOTRON
Conservatoire National du Jeu Vidéo (CNJV)
WDA
CCF Computer Museum
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines
PEEK&POKE Computer Museum
Arcade Planet
ACMI
The Nostalgia Box
Retro Video Game Museum at The Gamesmen
Museu Bojogá de Jogos Eletrônicos
Museo de Informática de la República Argentina (Fundación ICATEC)
Dumping.Guide
Scanning.Guide
Preservation.Guide
Restore and Replay
Krugman's Dumping Guide
Video Game Preservation Collective (VGPC)
Gaming Alexandria
Dumping Union
Flashpoint Archive
MAME
Ares
ScummVM
DuckStation
PCSX2
RPCS3
PPSSPP
Dolphin
Flycast
Azahar
RetroArch
Open Source Cart Reader
FlashGBX
GodMode9
GodMode9i
nxDumpTool
redumper
Redumper GUI
DiscImageCreator
Aaru
CleanRip
Media Authenticator
ddrescue
No-Intro
Redump
TOSEC
MobyGames
IGDB
VGMdb
African Digital Games Database
The Cutting Room Floor (TCRF)
Keitai Wiki
StrategyWiki
Internet Archive
Hit Save! Archive
VGHF Digital Archive
Hidden Palace
Unseen64
Lost Levels
BetaArchive
Africa Games Industry Report
Games Industry Africa
Retro Gamer
Time Extension
Did You Know Gaming?
Dumping.Guide
Scanning.Guide
Preservation.Guide
Restore and Replay
Krugman's Dumping Guide
Video Game Preservation Collective (VGPC)
Gaming Alexandria
Dumping Union
Flashpoint Archive
MAME
Ares
ScummVM
DuckStation
PCSX2
RPCS3
PPSSPP
Dolphin
Flycast
Azahar
RetroArch
Open Source Cart Reader
FlashGBX
GodMode9
GodMode9i
nxDumpTool
redumper
Redumper GUI
DiscImageCreator
Aaru
CleanRip
Media Authenticator
ddrescue
No-Intro
Redump
TOSEC
MobyGames
IGDB
VGMdb
African Digital Games Database
The Cutting Room Floor (TCRF)
Keitai Wiki
StrategyWiki
Internet Archive
Hit Save! Archive
VGHF Digital Archive
Hidden Palace
Unseen64
Lost Levels
BetaArchive
Africa Games Industry Report
Games Industry Africa
Retro Gamer
Time Extension
Did You Know Gaming?
Preservation Organizations
Video Game History Foundation (VGHF)
501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and teaching the history of video games.
Hit Save!
501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to video game preservation through community-driven projects.
Game Preservation Society
Nonprofit archive organization collecting, preserving, digitizing, and publishing Japanese game culture materials from the 1970s through the 1990s.
MO5
A French association dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of digital, video game, and computer heritage.
Herní Historie
A Czech initiative focused on documenting and preserving the history of video games and their cultural impact.
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF)
France's national library with legal deposit collections including video game materials.
Silicium
French association preserving computing and video game heritage.
OrdiRetro
French association promoting and preserving retro computing and video games.
Musée Bolo
Swiss museum dedicated to computer history, digital culture, and video games.
Computerspielemuseum
Berlin museum exploring the culture and history of video games.
GAMM – Game Museum
Rome's reimagined video game museum offering immersive, interactive exhibits and preserved artifacts.
Nexon Computer Museum
Jeju, South Korea museum dedicated to computer and game history.
The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester, NY museum devoted to the history of play, with extensive collections and research including video games.
National Videogame Museum (UK)
UK museum celebrating and preserving video game culture.
National Videogame Museum (USA)
Frisco, Texas museum preserving video game history through interactive exhibits and educational programs.
Computer History Museum
Silicon Valley museum dedicated to decoding computing history and its impact, through artifacts, exhibits, and oral histories.
The MADE
Oakland nonprofit museum focused on playable preservation of video games and digital entertainment, with education and community programs.
Sound and Vision (Beeld & Geluid)
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision with game-related collections.
HomeComputerMuseum
Interactive Dutch museum in Helmond exploring home-computer history and related devices.
Royal Library of Denmark
National library of Denmark including digital legal deposit collections.
National Library of Sweden
Sweden's national library; legal deposit covers physical games, while digital and online games are collected mainly through donations.
Centre for Computing History
Cambridge museum and archive dedicated to computing and video game history.
Ritsumeikan Center for Game Studies
Academic center in Japan researching and preserving game culture and materials.
The Finnish Museum of Games
Museum in Tampere dedicated to Finnish gaming history.
SUBOTRON
Vienna-based platform for digital game culture, events, and industry networking.
Conservatoire National du Jeu Vidéo (CNJV)
French conservatory dedicated to preserving and promoting the nation's video game heritage.
WDA
French volunteer association collecting, preserving, and restoring digital heritage, including retro-gaming and computing collections.
CCF Computer Museum
Computer museum supported by CCF preserving China's computing history and artifacts.
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines
Hands-on museum featuring restored arcade machines from the Soviet era.
PEEK&POKE Computer Museum
Rijeka, Croatia museum dedicated to vintage computing and digital culture.
Arcade Planet
Spain's large arcade and preservation project with playable cabinets and exhibits.
ACMI
Australia's national museum of screen culture in Melbourne, with major game exhibitions and preservation work.
The Nostalgia Box
Interactive video game console museum in West Perth (City West), open Tue–Sun.
Retro Video Game Museum at The Gamesmen
Permanent retro gaming display inside The Gamesmen retail store in Penshurst, Sydney.
Museu Bojogá de Jogos Eletrônicos
Fortaleza museum with a permanent installation at Casa de Cultura Digital and active festivals.
Museo de Informática de la República Argentina (Fundación ICATEC)
Argentine computing-history foundation; its Buenos Aires museum closed in 2022 and donated its collection to Espacio Tec in Bahía Blanca.
Visit in Person
Museums and national libraries you can visit to explore video game history firsthand.
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF)
France's national library with legal deposit collections including video game materials.
Musée Bolo
Swiss museum dedicated to computer history, digital culture, and video games.
Computerspielemuseum
Berlin museum exploring the culture and history of video games.
GAMM – Game Museum
Rome's reimagined video game museum offering immersive, interactive exhibits and preserved artifacts.
Nexon Computer Museum
Jeju, South Korea museum dedicated to computer and game history.
The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester, NY museum devoted to the history of play, with extensive collections and research including video games.
National Videogame Museum (UK)
UK museum celebrating and preserving video game culture.
National Videogame Museum (USA)
Frisco, Texas museum preserving video game history through interactive exhibits and educational programs.
Computer History Museum
Silicon Valley museum dedicated to decoding computing history and its impact, through artifacts, exhibits, and oral histories.
The MADE
Oakland nonprofit museum focused on playable preservation of video games and digital entertainment, with education and community programs.
Sound and Vision (Beeld & Geluid)
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision with game-related collections.
HomeComputerMuseum
Interactive Dutch museum in Helmond exploring home-computer history and related devices.
Royal Library of Denmark
National library of Denmark including digital legal deposit collections.
National Library of Sweden
Sweden's national library; legal deposit covers physical games, while digital and online games are collected mainly through donations.
Centre for Computing History
Cambridge museum and archive dedicated to computing and video game history.
The Finnish Museum of Games
Museum in Tampere dedicated to Finnish gaming history.
CCF Computer Museum
Computer museum supported by CCF preserving China's computing history and artifacts.
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines
Hands-on museum featuring restored arcade machines from the Soviet era.
PEEK&POKE Computer Museum
Rijeka, Croatia museum dedicated to vintage computing and digital culture.
ACMI
Australia's national museum of screen culture in Melbourne, with major game exhibitions and preservation work.
The Nostalgia Box
Interactive video game console museum in West Perth (City West), open Tue–Sun.
Museu Bojogá de Jogos Eletrônicos
Fortaleza museum with a permanent installation at Casa de Cultura Digital and active festivals.
Preservation Guides
Dumping.Guide
Learn how to create accurate digital copies of game data from physical media.
Scanning.Guide
Guidelines for scanning game-related materials like manuals, box art, and documentation.
Preservation.Guide
Introductory portal to video game preservation, covering dumping, scanning, research resources, and community organizations.
Restore and Replay
Video guides on cleaning and preserving game media, with methods backed by testing and community feedback.
Krugman's Dumping Guide
In-depth guide to preserving floppy disk media on Japanese computers from the 1980s and 1990s, covering drives, cleaning, and Greaseweazle dumping workflows.
Communities
Discord servers, forums, and volunteer groups where preservationists learn, coordinate, and contribute.
Video Game Preservation Collective (VGPC)
International community coordinating video game preservation by connecting existing projects, guiding newcomers, teaching how to get started, and routing donations to major efforts.
Gaming Alexandria
Preservation community sharing high-resolution scans, articles, interviews, and prototype dumps before materials are lost.
Dumping Union
Collaborative group of arcade collectors and dumpers locating and preserving undumped arcade boards for projects like MAME.
Flashpoint Archive
Community effort preserving web games, animations, and interactive media across Flash and other legacy web technologies.
Open Source Projects
MAME
Reference emulator preserving arcade, computer, and console systems through software lists and CHD imaging.
Ares
Cycle-accurate multi-system emulator for NES, SNES, Game Boy, Mega Drive, and other classic hardware.
ScummVM
Engine reimplementation preserving classic graphical adventure and role-playing games across many engines and platforms.
DuckStation
PlayStation emulator emphasizing accuracy, low overhead, and support for cue/bin and CHD dumps.
PCSX2
PlayStation 2 emulator supporting ISO, CHD, and physical disc images for play and verification.
RPCS3
Open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for running decrypted disc and digital titles on desktop platforms.
PPSSPP
PSP emulator that runs UMD ISOs and decrypted dumps on desktop and mobile platforms.
Dolphin
GameCube and Wii emulator focused on compatibility, enhancements, and disc-based preservation workflows.
Flycast
Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave emulator supporting GD-ROM, GDI, and CHD preservation formats.
melonDS
Nintendo DS emulator with Wi-Fi support and focus on faithful hardware behavior.
Azahar
Active open-source Nintendo 3DS emulator, continuing development after Citra, with support for CIA and 3DS dumps.
Xemu
Original Xbox emulator supporting ISO and disc images for play and compatibility testing.
RetroArch
Cross-platform frontend bundling Libretro cores for accurate emulation across dozens of classic systems.
Open Source Cart Reader
Arduino-based dumper recommended by Dumping.Guide for NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, Mega Drive, and more.
FlashGBX
Cross-platform software for dumping Game Boy and GBA carts via GBxCart RW, Joey Jr, and similar readers.
GodMode9
Nintendo 3DS and DSi homebrew for dumping cartridges, saves, and system data to SD card.
GodMode9i
Nintendo DS and DSi file browser for dumping GBA and DS cartridges using a flashcart-equipped console.
nxDumpTool
Nintendo Switch homebrew for dumping game cards and installed titles to verified formats.
redumper
Redump's preferred open-source optical disc dumper for byte-perfect CD, DVD, and Blu-ray preservation.
Redumper GUI
Cross-platform GUI for redumper optical disc dumping, with optional MPF post-processing integration.
DiscImageCreator
Redump-compatible CLI dumper for CD, GD-ROM, DVD, Blu-ray, GameCube, Wii, Xbox, and floppy media.
Media Preservation Frontend
GUI front-end bundling redumper, DiscImageCreator, and Aaru, recommended by Redump and Dumping.Guide.
Aaru
Data-preservation suite for imaging, analyzing, and converting floppy, optical, and exotic media.
CleanRip
GameCube and Wii homebrew for creating raw disc dumps without modchip hardware.
Media Authenticator
Redump companion tool for verifying optical-disc dumps against community hash databases.
ddrescue
GNU data recovery tool for copying data from failing or damaged block devices and optical media.
Resources
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No-Intro
Community project cataloging and verifying the best available copies of ROMs and digital games, with DAT files and an online database.
Redump
A project dedicated to the preservation of optical disc-based games through accurate dumps and verification.
TOSEC
The Old School Emulation Center, community-maintained DAT files cataloging retro software, firmware, and related media across hundreds of platforms.
MobyGames
Extensive catalog of game metadata, credits, cover art, and platform information across decades of releases.
IGDB
Internet Game Database, community-driven game metadata used by preservation projects, emulators, and frontends.
VGMdb
Catalog of video game and anime soundtracks, albums, composers, and track listings.
African Digital Games Database
Database of notable games developed and produced in Africa, with studio, genre, and play links.
The Cutting Room Floor (TCRF)
A wiki documenting unused, hidden, and cut content found in video games through datamining and research.
Keitai Wiki
A community wiki dedicated to documenting Japanese mobile phone games, platforms, and keitai culture.
StrategyWiki
A collaborative wiki cataloguing gameplay, mechanics, and structure across thousands of games.
Internet Archive
Non-profit digital library with vast collections of software, games, manuals, and related media.
Hit Save! Archive
Browse Hit Save!'s physical archive holdings, including magazines, books, games, machines, press materials, and more.
VGHF Digital Archive
Portal to the Video Game History Foundation's digitized collections, including magazines, press kits, development materials, and research documents.
Hidden Palace
Archives and publishes video game prototypes, betas, prereleases, and other rare development material.
Unseen64
Documents cancelled, beta, and unreleased video games with research, media, and interviews.
Lost Levels
Long-running site by Frank Cifaldi documenting unreleased and prototype games through articles, research, and community discussion.
BetaArchive
Community preserving beta and pre-release software, including many game prototypes and early builds.
Africa Games Industry Report
Award-winning publication with market data, developer surveys, and insights on Africa's games industry.
Games Industry Africa
News, profiles, resources, and industry reports covering African game developers and studios.
GamesIndustry.biz
Leading games industry news covering business, development, market data, and trends worldwide.
Retro Gamer
Retro gaming magazine and website from GamesRadar+, covering classic game history, hardware, and preservation stories.
Time Extension
Retro gaming news, features, and reviews from the team behind Retro Gamer and GamesRadar+.
Did You Know Gaming?
Gaming trivia, development history, and video deep-dives on obscure facts and behind-the-scenes stories.
Browse All
Every link on preserve.games in one place. Search or pick a category to narrow the list.
Organizations
Video Game History Foundation (VGHF)
501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and teaching the history of video games.
Organizations
Hit Save!
501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to video game preservation through community-driven projects.
Organizations
Game Preservation Society
Nonprofit archive organization collecting, preserving, digitizing, and publishing Japanese game culture materials from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Organizations
MO5
A French association dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of digital, video game, and computer heritage.
Organizations
Herní Historie
A Czech initiative focused on documenting and preserving the history of video games and their cultural impact.
Organizations
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF)
France's national library with legal deposit collections including video game materials.
Organizations
Silicium
French association preserving computing and video game heritage.
Organizations
OrdiRetro
French association promoting and preserving retro computing and video games.
Organizations
Musée Bolo
Swiss museum dedicated to computer history, digital culture, and video games.
Organizations
Computerspielemuseum
Berlin museum exploring the culture and history of video games.
Organizations
GAMM – Game Museum
Rome's reimagined video game museum offering immersive, interactive exhibits and preserved artifacts.
Organizations
Nexon Computer Museum
Jeju, South Korea museum dedicated to computer and game history.
Organizations
The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester, NY museum devoted to the history of play, with extensive collections and research including video games.
Organizations
National Videogame Museum (UK)
UK museum celebrating and preserving video game culture.
Organizations
National Videogame Museum (USA)
Frisco, Texas museum preserving video game history through interactive exhibits and educational programs.
Organizations
Computer History Museum
Silicon Valley museum dedicated to decoding computing history and its impact, through artifacts, exhibits, and oral histories.
Organizations
The MADE
Oakland nonprofit museum focused on playable preservation of video games and digital entertainment, with education and community programs.
Organizations
Sound and Vision (Beeld & Geluid)
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision with game-related collections.
Organizations
HomeComputerMuseum
Interactive Dutch museum in Helmond exploring home-computer history and related devices.
Organizations
Royal Library of Denmark
National library of Denmark including digital legal deposit collections.
Organizations
National Library of Sweden
Sweden's national library; legal deposit covers physical games, while digital and online games are collected mainly through donations.
Organizations
Centre for Computing History
Cambridge museum and archive dedicated to computing and video game history.
Organizations
Ritsumeikan Center for Game Studies
Academic center in Japan researching and preserving game culture and materials.
Organizations
The Finnish Museum of Games
Museum in Tampere dedicated to Finnish gaming history.
Organizations
SUBOTRON
Vienna-based platform for digital game culture, events, and industry networking.
Organizations
Conservatoire National du Jeu Vidéo (CNJV)
French conservatory dedicated to preserving and promoting the nation's video game heritage.
Organizations
WDA
French volunteer association collecting, preserving, and restoring digital heritage, including retro-gaming and computing collections.
Organizations
CCF Computer Museum
Computer museum supported by CCF preserving China's computing history and artifacts.
Organizations
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines
Hands-on museum featuring restored arcade machines from the Soviet era.
Organizations
PEEK&POKE Computer Museum
Rijeka, Croatia museum dedicated to vintage computing and digital culture.
Organizations
Arcade Planet
Spain's large arcade and preservation project with playable cabinets and exhibits.
Organizations
ACMI
Australia's national museum of screen culture in Melbourne, with major game exhibitions and preservation work.
Organizations
The Nostalgia Box
Interactive video game console museum in West Perth (City West), open Tue–Sun.
Organizations
Retro Video Game Museum at The Gamesmen
Permanent retro gaming display inside The Gamesmen retail store in Penshurst, Sydney.
Organizations
Museu Bojogá de Jogos Eletrônicos
Fortaleza museum with a permanent installation at Casa de Cultura Digital and active festivals.
Organizations
Museo de Informática de la República Argentina (Fundación ICATEC)
Argentine computing-history foundation; its Buenos Aires museum closed in 2022 and donated its collection to Espacio Tec in Bahía Blanca.
Guides
Dumping.Guide
Learn how to create accurate digital copies of game data from physical media.
Guides
Scanning.Guide
Guidelines for scanning game-related materials like manuals, box art, and documentation.
Guides
Preservation.Guide
Introductory portal to video game preservation, covering dumping, scanning, research resources, and community organizations.
Guides
Restore and Replay
Video guides on cleaning and preserving game media, with methods backed by testing and community feedback.
Guides
Krugman's Dumping Guide
In-depth guide to preserving floppy disk media on Japanese computers from the 1980s and 1990s, covering drives, cleaning, and Greaseweazle dumping workflows.
Communities
Video Game Preservation Collective (VGPC)
International community coordinating video game preservation by connecting existing projects, guiding newcomers, teaching how to get started, and routing donations to major efforts.
Communities
Gaming Alexandria
Preservation community sharing high-resolution scans, articles, interviews, and prototype dumps before materials are lost.
Communities
Dumping Union
Collaborative group of arcade collectors and dumpers locating and preserving undumped arcade boards for projects like MAME.
Communities
Flashpoint Archive
Community effort preserving web games, animations, and interactive media across Flash and other legacy web technologies.
Open Source
MAME
Reference emulator preserving arcade, computer, and console systems through software lists and CHD imaging.
Open Source
Ares
Cycle-accurate multi-system emulator for NES, SNES, Game Boy, Mega Drive, and other classic hardware.
Open Source
ScummVM
Engine reimplementation preserving classic graphical adventure and role-playing games across many engines and platforms.
Open Source
DuckStation
PlayStation emulator emphasizing accuracy, low overhead, and support for cue/bin and CHD dumps.
Open Source
PCSX2
PlayStation 2 emulator supporting ISO, CHD, and physical disc images for play and verification.
Open Source
RPCS3
Open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for running decrypted disc and digital titles on desktop platforms.
Open Source
PPSSPP
PSP emulator that runs UMD ISOs and decrypted dumps on desktop and mobile platforms.
Open Source
Dolphin
GameCube and Wii emulator focused on compatibility, enhancements, and disc-based preservation workflows.
Open Source
Flycast
Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave emulator supporting GD-ROM, GDI, and CHD preservation formats.
melonDS
Nintendo DS emulator with Wi-Fi support and focus on faithful hardware behavior.
Open Source
Azahar
Active open-source Nintendo 3DS emulator, continuing development after Citra, with support for CIA and 3DS dumps.
Xemu
Original Xbox emulator supporting ISO and disc images for play and compatibility testing.
Open Source
RetroArch
Cross-platform frontend bundling Libretro cores for accurate emulation across dozens of classic systems.
Open Source
Open Source Cart Reader
Arduino-based dumper recommended by Dumping.Guide for NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, Mega Drive, and more.
Open Source
FlashGBX
Cross-platform software for dumping Game Boy and GBA carts via GBxCart RW, Joey Jr, and similar readers.
Open Source
GodMode9
Nintendo 3DS and DSi homebrew for dumping cartridges, saves, and system data to SD card.
Open Source
GodMode9i
Nintendo DS and DSi file browser for dumping GBA and DS cartridges using a flashcart-equipped console.
Open Source
nxDumpTool
Nintendo Switch homebrew for dumping game cards and installed titles to verified formats.
Open Source
redumper
Redump's preferred open-source optical disc dumper for byte-perfect CD, DVD, and Blu-ray preservation.
Open Source
Redumper GUI
Cross-platform GUI for redumper optical disc dumping, with optional MPF post-processing integration.
Open Source
DiscImageCreator
Redump-compatible CLI dumper for CD, GD-ROM, DVD, Blu-ray, GameCube, Wii, Xbox, and floppy media.
Media Preservation Frontend
GUI front-end bundling redumper, DiscImageCreator, and Aaru, recommended by Redump and Dumping.Guide.
Open Source
Aaru
Data-preservation suite for imaging, analyzing, and converting floppy, optical, and exotic media.
Open Source
CleanRip
GameCube and Wii homebrew for creating raw disc dumps without modchip hardware.
Open Source
Media Authenticator
Redump companion tool for verifying optical-disc dumps against community hash databases.
Open Source
ddrescue
GNU data recovery tool for copying data from failing or damaged block devices and optical media.
Resources
No-Intro
Community project cataloging and verifying the best available copies of ROMs and digital games, with DAT files and an online database.
Resources
Redump
A project dedicated to the preservation of optical disc-based games through accurate dumps and verification.
Resources
TOSEC
The Old School Emulation Center, community-maintained DAT files cataloging retro software, firmware, and related media across hundreds of platforms.
Resources
MobyGames
Extensive catalog of game metadata, credits, cover art, and platform information across decades of releases.
Resources
IGDB
Internet Game Database, community-driven game metadata used by preservation projects, emulators, and frontends.
Resources
VGMdb
Catalog of video game and anime soundtracks, albums, composers, and track listings.
Resources
African Digital Games Database
Database of notable games developed and produced in Africa, with studio, genre, and play links.
Resources
The Cutting Room Floor (TCRF)
A wiki documenting unused, hidden, and cut content found in video games through datamining and research.
Resources
Keitai Wiki
A community wiki dedicated to documenting Japanese mobile phone games, platforms, and keitai culture.
Resources
StrategyWiki
A collaborative wiki cataloguing gameplay, mechanics, and structure across thousands of games.
Resources
Internet Archive
Non-profit digital library with vast collections of software, games, manuals, and related media.
Resources
Hit Save! Archive
Browse Hit Save!'s physical archive holdings, including magazines, books, games, machines, press materials, and more.
Resources
VGHF Digital Archive
Portal to the Video Game History Foundation's digitized collections, including magazines, press kits, development materials, and research documents.
Resources
Hidden Palace
Archives and publishes video game prototypes, betas, prereleases, and other rare development material.
Resources
Unseen64
Documents cancelled, beta, and unreleased video games with research, media, and interviews.
Resources
Lost Levels
Long-running site by Frank Cifaldi documenting unreleased and prototype games through articles, research, and community discussion.
Resources
BetaArchive
Community preserving beta and pre-release software, including many game prototypes and early builds.
Resources
Africa Games Industry Report
Award-winning publication with market data, developer surveys, and insights on Africa's games industry.
Resources
Games Industry Africa
News, profiles, resources, and industry reports covering African game developers and studios.
GamesIndustry.biz
Leading games industry news covering business, development, market data, and trends worldwide.
Resources
Retro Gamer
Retro gaming magazine and website from GamesRadar+, covering classic game history, hardware, and preservation stories.
Resources
Time Extension
Retro gaming news, features, and reviews from the team behind Retro Gamer and GamesRadar+.
Resources
Did You Know Gaming?
Gaming trivia, development history, and video deep-dives on obscure facts and behind-the-scenes stories.