Dev toolsgamingwasmpreservation

Web game preservation toolkit

Create tools to help archive and run classic games in browsers as native executables become obsolete.

Why now

As browser capabilities grow, they're becoming viable platforms for preserving games that relied on obsolete native APIs.

Who for
Game preservationists
Business model
Grants, institutional sales
Effort
A few months

Many classic games are becoming unplayable as their original platforms fade away. Browser ports show promise for preservation but require technical work.

Build a toolkit that helps package classic games as WASM web apps, handling input mapping, save states and performance optimization automatically. Include hosting for playable archives.

Monetize through partnerships with game museums and preservation societies. Start by documenting the process before building automation.

Legal uncertainty around abandoned games and rights could complicate distribution.

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