Gamer Saves Big Collection of Video Games From Being Sent to the Dump

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As a seasoned gamer with decades worth of gaming memories etched into my hard drive, I can wholeheartedly empathize with Reddit user cheater00’s passion for preserving video game history. The thrill of unearthing a hidden gem, like an unopened copy of Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood or a functional Sony PlayStation 2, is a feeling that transcends time and technology.

A user on Reddit asserted they managed to rescue a substantial assortment of video games from ending up as waste material. The collection seems to contain an immaculate edition of “Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood”, a Sony PlayStation 2, and even a competent gaming computer, in addition to other items. In recent times, there has been a growing emphasis on conserving physical games due to the transition of the market towards digital goods and services.

It’s quite typical for individuals to gather large amounts of items when they become deeply involved in their hobbies. For instance, consider the person who decided to let go of an impressive assortment of 140 games and 14 consoles, which had been accumulated over a span of two decades. Fortunately, those items were sold, meaning that the games and consoles most likely moved on to new owners and found their way into different collections. However, not everyone gets rid of their stuff, and some individuals like Reddit user cheater00 have to endure poor weather to ensure that someone’s previously owned item doesn’t wind up in a dump.

The other day, I shared an incredible story in a gaming community forum about my unexpected find at dawn. You see, I sprinted towards a heap of games and consoles just as they were about to be compacted by a garbage truck, during a pouring rain! To my delight, the loot – apparently cleared out from someone’s basement – included a PS2 Slim, a Game Boy Color, and a gaming PC with a GTX 1050. Although it’s a bit older, this GPU surprisingly matches the minimum system requirements for Manor Lords, a fresh title that just switched to Unreal Engine 5.

In addition to a collection of games spanning systems like the 3DS, PS2, and Xbox 360, Cheater00’s haul contained an apparently new copy of Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood – a game often acclaimed as one of the finest in the entire Assassin’s Creed series. The game was untouched, still sealed within its packaging. Among other items were three functioning LCD screens, a 50-inch television that seems defective, and assorted car accessories, as per Cheater00’s description. Delighted to have preserved all these items from being discarded, the Reddit user shared this information.

In Cheater00’s article, they discussed the Stop Killing Games movement, which aims to preserve games from being taken down by their creators. They propose that publishers should maintain their games in a working and playable condition at all times. As of now, a petition advocating for this policy in the European Union has accumulated over 361,000 signatures.

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2024-09-30 00:13