[game_preservation] game conservation at MoMA

[Alex Handy]

Happy to chat. We're doing this type of stuff at the MADE. And this
reminded me I forgot to detail my discussion with MOMA to this list. I will
do so shortly.
On Jan 15, 2013 10:14 AM, "Kristin MacDonough" <km2580 at nyu.edu> wrote:


> Hello all,

>

> As many members of this listserv are aware, MoMA recently acquired a

> selection of video games for exhibition and preservation. For my master’s

> thesis, I am researching the conservation side of this acquisition, using

> *Portal* as a case study. This appears to be one of the perfect groups to

> reach out to for information.

>

>

>

> I’m working my way through a variety of documents and resources available

> online, such as the PVW Final Report, the How They Got Game project, case

> studies from UTexas, the case study on Second Life, and so on. Anything I

> can get my hands on regarding the technical aspects of conserving video

> games.

>

>

>

> Would anyone be willing and able to share additional case studies or

> research in this area? I’m interested in how others have conserved

> different digital games, what worked, what didn’t, and additional technical

> specs anyone is willing to share.

>

>

>

> I am also trying to get a definitive list of the museums which are

> collecting AND conserving video games. I’m aware many museums are

> collecting and exhibiting games, but not necessarily conserving them.

>

>

>

> Please feel free to respond on or off list with recommendations,

> resources, and insights.

>

>

>

> Thank you for your time and I look forward to your replies!

>

> --

> Kristin MacDonough

> Moving Image Archiving and Preservation

> New York University

>

>

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