r/GamePreservationists

I've always been passionate about game preservation. I'm a big supporter of PC storefronts like GOG and of individual developers/publishers that recognize the importance of DRM-free digital distribution, but I think we all know that there are companies that will unfortunately never fully embrace DRM-free game releases. Well, what if I told you that the Steam client itself and any games that use only it as DRM can be used forever across multiple PCs, and without having to worry about relying on servers being up or companies being in business, to boot?

This tutorial will demonstrate and walk you through downloading Steam games, getting them ready to be moved/backed up/archived, and getting them running on a completely separate, totally isolated and offline machine. I'd been wanting to put this together for quite some time now, and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Let me know if you have any questions about the process, I love talking about this stuff.

I was able to extract them from digitally available copies. Some of them were only "printed" with the character and the background of that image only came to light after extraction.

https://preview.redd.it/ylanm72gyyzg1.jpg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=88869ccd74076672403116f1ec113dc916dabf54

Shenmue was never released on PC for Windows 98, but there were rumors back in the day when I was a kid without a Dreamcast (and my parents were clear: ‘No way we are getting one’). Luckily, I got to play it through a close friend; and boy was Shenmue ahead of its time!

So years later, I decided to make the box anyway -> not a game, no software. Just a physical object that reimagines what the PC release could have looked like.

Every element was designed and assembled by me, from the cover illustration, to the box inserts, CDs, and items. I only created 10 boxes.

I've been working on this for about 6 months and I'd love honest feedback from the Shenmue community, people who actually know this game.

1. Does it feel right? What feels out of place?
2. Do you get why it exist?

Some have told me there was no point making this. I still disagree, and I think there are others out there who would feel like I do.

If you want to see more, go to cambureditions.com. Thanks to all, in advance!

By the way, this is a fan-project. No software included.

A new non-profit BSGO is currently in the works after a major outcry for poor transparency, stagnation and overall lack of communication between the community and the projects.

Even though the majority of the content is already present, we want to focus on a polished and bug free experience for those that really care and love the game.

We plan on releasing after this summer, but we would be more than happy to have more testers and stress testers in the meantime!

Join us on BSGO: Ascension

Discord Link: https://discord.gg/KpEc3xrAY

Project Leader: Marcrake

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Good hunting!