Remember that game you couldn’t finish as a kid? Or the one your neighbor wouldn’t let you borrow? Emulation brings those moments back—not polished, not reimagined, just as they were, weird translations and all.
I just finished writing a deep-dive on the emotional, cultural, and technical side of emulation. It’s not just nostalgia—it’s digital preservation, curiosity, and sometimes, rebellion. From save states to accessibility to the weird joy of booting up a forgotten Japanese rhythm game, this piece explores why emulation still matters more than most people realize.
If you’ve ever loaded up a ROM just to feel something, I think this’ll resonate with you.
Read the full piece here: https://bbox.ing/QDJd
Would love to hear how others got into emulation, what you're playing, and what it means to you now.
I just finished writing a deep-dive on the emotional, cultural, and technical side of emulation. It’s not just nostalgia—it’s digital preservation, curiosity, and sometimes, rebellion. From save states to accessibility to the weird joy of booting up a forgotten Japanese rhythm game, this piece explores why emulation still matters more than most people realize.
If you’ve ever loaded up a ROM just to feel something, I think this’ll resonate with you.
Read the full piece here: https://bbox.ing/QDJd
Would love to hear how others got into emulation, what you're playing, and what it means to you now.