Tim Cain, the original Fallout developer, opened up in a recent YouTube video about the alarming state of game preservation. He revealed that he had to destroy crucial early materials during a legal spat with Interplay, a loss that underscores the ongoing struggles in the gaming industry to preserve its history. While some assets remain, Cain mourns the vanishing early versions and artwork. He expresses hope for Fallout's future with Bethesda but emphasizes the urgent need for better archival practices to safeguard gaming's past.
Published on: 4/26/2025
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