At the University of Texas in Austin, a video game archive is being put into place. Although the video game industry is only thirty years old, developers are beginning to realize the importance of preserving the video gaming history. Video games have transformed immensely since the 80's and it is important to be able to display to younger generations how video games have evolved. The University of Texas is not only collecting the gaming consoles and games; they also want any sketches of developing games. They do not want people to simply throw away old games or outdated systems. The archive group wants to make people aware of the gaming industry's rich history.
I believe this archive is a wonderful movement for the gaming industry. By preserving the history now, it will help students in the future gain a deeper respect for gaming. I also believe it would be great to teach about gaming history to my future students. Students today are so focused on video games that it would be quite easy to get them interested in the history of technology. Students need to be aware of the gaming industry's history in order to fully appreciate games today. Additionally, it could also help students gain an interest in developing their own line of games for future generations.
No comments:
Post a Comment