The Internet Archive is an American non-profit library founded in 1996 by Brewster Kahle that runs a digital library website, archive.org. It provides free access to collections of digitized media including websites, software applications, music, audiovisual, and print materials. The Archive also advocates a free and open Internet. Its mission is committing to provide "universal access to all knowledge".
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The official RPG Maker forums, a treasure trove of 20 years of community knowledge, are set to close with no official archive planned, sparking outrage among creators who relied on the platform. The shutdown makes way for the new RPG Maker Guild but puts invaluable resources at risk of being lost forever. The community is racing against time to save the content before the December 11 deadline.
Step back in time with us as we explore the humble, often hilarious beginnings of iconic video game websites. From EA's flipping squares to Ubisoft's enthusiastic "GAME SERVICE" launch, and the surprising past lives of Discord.com and Elgato.com, discover how far the industry has come. Relive the simplicity and personality of late 90s and early 2000s gaming sites.
Discover over 200 issues of Byte magazine for free on the Internet Archive, celebrating the hopeful outlook of early computing.
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Norman Caruso, the beloved Gaming Historian, steps back after 15 years of captivating gaming history videos. What led to his decision?