Digital game archive using gameplay videos

Abstract

This study explores the preservation of gameplay footage as a method for documenting video games, which are composed of both hardware and software components. The research examines digital archiving techniques aimed at visually capturing the atmosphere and content of games. A significant issue identified is that current digital archives fail to fully convey the essence of the games. To address this, we hypothesized that gameplay footage could more effectively represent the game’s atmosphere and mechanics. We investigated the key elements of gameplay footage suitable for digital archiving and assessed how aspects such as game content and atmosphere can be accurately preserved in a digital format.