Lack of Repair Options Drives Great Video Game to Die Off

There is an urgent need for video game repair and modification. Also: The EU now requires replaceable smartphone batteries by 2027. Also: the U.S. House asks “Is there a Right to Repair?”

A report released last week shows nearly 90% of classic video games are now completely unavailable. The extinction of these “classic” games (released before 2010) is being caused by widespread commercial unavailability, the challenges of preserving games, and restrictive copyright laws.

Beyond the loss of art and culture associated with these games, th…