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Videogames, Supersession and Obsolescence
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Focusing on the impact of technological obsolescence, this book critiques the gaming industry's relentless push for innovation, which diminishes the value of older video games. It explores how this obsession relegates classic titles to mere curiosities rather than appreciating them for their historical significance and cultural contributions. Through this lens, the narrative highlights the challenges of recognizing the worth of past games in an era fixated on constant advancement.
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Best Before, James Newman
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Best Before
- Subtitle
- Videogames, Supersession and Obsolescence
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Newman
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 184
- ISBN13
- 9780415577922
- Category
- History
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- Focusing on the impact of technological obsolescence, this book critiques the gaming industry's relentless push for innovation, which diminishes the value of older video games. It explores how this obsession relegates classic titles to mere curiosities rather than appreciating them for their historical significance and cultural contributions. Through this lens, the narrative highlights the challenges of recognizing the worth of past games in an era fixated on constant advancement.