Former PlayStation US bigwig Shawn Layden has weighed in on the subject of video game preservation during a chat with Lan Parties, stating that more should be done by the big players in the industry to help preserve games.
Preservation is important. Im hoping that more people in the industry, certainly the big players, begin to realize that theres an obligation and responsibility. This isnt throw-away stuff were making. This is stuff that should be around for a long time because future generations will enjoy it in the same way that we have and its criminal that were not doing more to protect it.
Sony in particular has come under attack for its poor attitude towards game preservation, having originally announced plans to shutter the PSP, PS Vita, and PS3 stores back in March 2021. This was met with widespread backlash, resulting in the format holder confirming the Vita and PS3 stores would remain open.
Source: N4G PC Shawn Layden Hammers Down The Importance Of Preserving Games