Episode 550: The Missing Retrogames (feat. VGHF) (Patreon)

Kevin: Earlier this month, our friends at the Video Game History Foundation published a scientific study finding that 87% of retro video games are commercially unavailable in the United States, with no legal way to access them short of shelling out for old hardware and physical copies. Joining host Kevin Bunch to talk about why this research is important and what it means for preserving these games and making them legitimately accessible are VGHF's Co-Director Kelsey Lewin and Librarian Phil Salvador, who worked on this study. Learn about copyright exemptions, the limitations of relying on hobbyist preservation efforts, and ancient golf games featuring Arnold Palmer in this wide-ranging discussion!

Edits: Greg Leahy

• 14:20 - Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Trophy Gallery
• 25:18 - Ratatouille (GBA): Kitchen
• 36:03 - Street Fighter II (C64): Fighter Select
• 43:45 - Final Fantasy V Advance: Library of Ancients
• 53:48 - 3DS eShop BGM (April 2014) | The Operative: No One Lives ForeverTheme
• 1:00:02 - NFL Blitz: Team Select
• 1:07:33 - God of War II: Steeds of Time
• Closing - FITHOS LUSEC WECOS VINOSEC: Final Fantasy VIII: Fragments of Memories