EA yet adding more challenges on video games preservation

Electronic Arts (EA) recently announced plans to sunset several games by 2025, which has sparked a debate about the challenges of video game preservation. This move is part of a broader strategy to focus on fewer, more profitable titles and franchises.

However, it raises concerns about the loss of cultural and historical artifacts within the gaming community.

The sunsetting of games like Madden NFL 23 and F1 22 from platforms like Xbox Game Pass and EA Play highlights the impact on accessibility for players. Additionally, the shutdown of several mobile games, including The Simpsons: Tapped Out and Rory McIlroy PGA Tour, further emphasizes the growing trend of game discontinuation.

Here is the complete list:

Console and PC Games:

  • Madden NFL 23
  • F1 22
  • Battlefield 2042
  • Apex Legends
  • Dragon Age 3
  • Skate
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Mobile Games:

  • The Simpsons: Tapped Out (January 24, 2025)
  • Rory McIlroy PGA Tour (January 16, 2025)
  • Blood & Glory: Immortals (January 29, 2025)
  • Contract Killer: Sniper (January 29, 2025)
  • Deer Hunter Classic (January 29, 2025)
  • Dino Hunter: Deadly Shores (January 29, 2025)
  • Eternity Warriors 4 (January 29, 2025)
  • Frontline Commando 2 (January 29, 2025)
  • Frontline Commando: D-Day (January 29, 2025)

This situation underscores the importance of efforts to preserve digital games, as they are an integral part of our cultural heritage. Organizations and communities dedicated to game preservation face an uphill battle in ensuring that these digital experiences remain accessible for future generations.

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