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April 1, 2025Featured

Northeastern University Launches Game Preservation Database

The Center for Transformative Media at Northeastern University has launched a comprehensive database dedicated to preserving the history of mobile gaming. This initiative aims to document and archive mobile games from 1975 to 2008, providing researchers, developers, and enthusiasts with a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of mobile gaming.

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2023Publication

The Retro Mobile Gaming Database

Reviews in Digital Humanities presents an in-depth look at the Retro Mobile Gaming Database, exploring its significance in preserving gaming history and its value as a research tool for scholars studying the evolution of mobile gaming technologies.

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2023Journal Article

Software Presentation: The Retro Mobile Gaming Database

Published in Mobile Media & Communication, this article by A. D. S. E. Silva and R. Glover-Rijkse presents the Retro Mobile Gaming Database as a significant contribution to the field of mobile media studies, highlighting its methodology, scope, and potential applications for researchers.