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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 19h

Saving in Progress #2 is out 💾 Sony will stop making PS5 discs in 2028. Preservationists saw it coming, and the issue explains why. Also inside: A look at Zagreb's Video Game History Museum, our speakers at GIC this october and introducing some of our new members! mailchi.mp/e8b1ed3f8ef3...

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Saving in Progress Newsletter #2 - When Discs Start Facing Death - Presented by EFGAMP.

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Korean outlet ThisIsGame covered our board member @whilhorst.bsky.social speaking at gamescom dev. Where he showed the difference between access and preservation. As well as sharing pracitcal tips and takeaways for developers who want to preserve their work. www.thisisgame.com/articles/429...

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[게임스컴] "당신의 게임은 안전하십니까?" 유럽의 게임 보존 현주소

소유의 종말과 스토어 폐쇄의 시대, 게임 아키비스트가 제시하는 게임 보존의 필요성

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

This Saturday our member the BGI / National Videogame Museum hands its gallery over to the people who actually play. Together We Play is built from fan art, cosplay and private collections, Drop-in sessions run through the summer so visitors can add their own stories. thenvm.org/togetherwepl...

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Together We Play - National Videogame Museum

Together We Play - A new exhibition that puts personal videogame stories, memories and collections centre stage - National Videogame Museum

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We are thrilled that our Games2Cloud (G2C) project has been selected to receive funding from the @EU_Commission through a cascading grant from @echoes-eu.bsky.social project. Read how G2C will benefit the #CulturalHeritageCloud efgamp.eu/2026/06/26/e...

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We've just launched the first edition of our brand new newsletter 'Saving in Progress'. Dedicated to keeping you informed about developments in games preservation from Europe and beyond, with a special focus on EFGAMP and its members. You can read and subscribe below 👇 mailchi.mp/0951235212a6...

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

EFGAMP member spotlight: The LOAD ZX Museum in Cantanhede (Portugal) is hosting the ZX Spectrum GOTY Awards on 21 Feb 2026, 15:00. Fresh homebrew, an international jury, and a community-voted Hall of Fame classic. Watch live on their YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@LOADZX

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LOAD ZX Spectrum

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

EFGAMP keeps growing! We'd like to welcome: Video Game Culture (DE) @hi-score.bsky.social (DE) Video Game History Museum (HR) IVIPRO – Italian Videogame Program (IT) @umbradynamics.bsky.social (UK) to the European network for game preservation, archives, and museums! 🎉 efgamp.eu/2026/01/19/u...

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We are super happy to announce a new partnership with Women in Games, bringing together two organisations with a shared commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the cultural value of video games. More: efgamp.eu/2025/12/18/e...

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EFGAMP partners with Women in Games to champion inclusive games heritage – EFGAMP

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

EFGAMP is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for the 2025–2027 term. The General Assembly confirmed Natalia Kovalainen (@embracergamesarchive.com, SE), Piotr Gnyp (@gog.com, PL), and Willem Hilhorst @whilhorst.bsky.social (Sound & Vision, NL) Full announcement: efgamp.eu/2025/12/11/n...

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

We are delighted to team up with @europeana.bsky.social supporting a webinar on November 26, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CET, on the significance of #computergames as and for #culturalheritage. The webinar is aimed at professionals in the #GLAMsector. Registration is free of charge.

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Congratulations to our members @embracergamesarchive.com and GOG on receiving two Checkpoint Awards at checkpointfestival.com 👏🎉 These were presented to Natalia Kovalainen ('Guardian of Gaming Memory') and Piotr Gymp (Advocate of accessibility and preservation). More at: www.gog.com/pressroom/go...

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

We are very glad to collaborate with @europeana.bsky.social to broaden the awareness about the significance of #gaming #culturalheritage. Stay tuned for further updates

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

LOAD ZX Museum becomes 1st Portuguese EFGAMP member. Officially recognized as a project of cultural interest by the Portuguese Ministry of Culture it is regarded as the 1st museum in the world devoted to honouring the legacy of the ZX Spectrum Celebrate its 5th anniversary on Nov 2🎉 loadzx.com/en

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LOAD ZX Spectrum - World's first Museum dedicated to our first personal computer

The LOAD MUSEUM is dedicated to the ZX Spectrum, which was for many Portuguese and foreigners (Spanish, English, etc.) their first personal computer. The Museum also includes many other equipments rel...

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

The Berlin-based International Computer Game Collection becomes a member of EFGAMP 🙌 Full announcement efgamp.eu/2025/08/13/i... This is already the fifth new member in 2025 alone, which impressively demonstrates that #gaming_cultural_heritage is taken seriously and treated with respect in #Europe 😀

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

EFGAMP is organizing a panel discussion at gamescom congress on Collecting and Preserving Gaming Cultural Heritage: Status Quo and Challenges Speakers are: Sandra M. Winterberg, Melanie Fritsch, Piotr Gnyp, Natalia Kovalainen, Marco Accordi Rickards, Andreas Lange more: efgamp.eu/2025/08/12/e...

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

We appreciate the debate around the Stop 'Destroying Games' citizen’s initiative (@stopkillinggames.bsky.social) which underlines the importance of the preservation of games 👏 Read our statement efgamp.eu/2025/08/06/e... #StopKillingGames #gamingculturalheritage

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

A very remarkable contribution that points to the importance of cooperation between the cultural heritage sector, the fans and the games industry itself #gamingculturalheritage

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

📢 remote control productions (rcp) joins EFGAMP An other important step which will strengthen the joint efforts of the GLAM and the creative sectors to support and protect video game culture. Full news: efgamp.eu/2025/03/05/r... rcp.family

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

EFGAMP member GAMM Game Museum (Rome) strengthens its commitment to promoting video games as a cultural, historical and artistic form of expression with the appointment of Carlo Pastore as Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board and International Ambassador www.gammuseum.com/en/news-en/g...

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GAMM Game Museum: Carlo Pastore appointed Chairperson of the Scientific Advisory Board and International Ambassador - GAMM Game Museum

GAMM Game Museum la nomina di Carlo Pastore come Chairperson del GAMM Scientific Advisory Board. Ricoprirà inoltre il ruolo di GAMM International Ambassador.

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

EFGAMP continues to grow. 📢 We are glad to announce, that @hernihistorie.cz becomes a new member. Herní historie is a Czech collective of quite young retro game enthusiasts doing a lot of interesting stuff with a focus on Czechoslovak gaming history. Full news: efgamp.eu/2025/02/18/c...

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

All PRESENTATIONS from the conference Cataloging, Archiving and Exhibiting Digital Games (25.-26. Nov 2024 in Prague) are NOW ONLINE. Actually it was one of the biggest gatherings of the game GLAM sector so far 😍 many of them EFGAMP members 🙌 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #gamimgculturalheritage

The first international conference dedicated to digital games preservation and games as cultural heritage in Central and Eastern Europe took place on the 25th-26th November 2024 at the Ponrepo Cinema. The Cataloging, Archiving and Exhibiting Digital Games workshop is organized by the Národní filmový archiv as a part of Pixelarchiv.cz, a joint NAKI project of NFA, FAMU (Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague) and ČVUT (Czech Technical University in Prague). The conference was supported by EFGAMP.

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Many thanks to GOG for this great compilation! By showing how many serious stakeholders care about gaming heritage, it gives everyone confidence that a solid foundation is being laid for the preservation of this important part of our digital culture. www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8UH...

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Video Game Preservation Recap | 2024

YouTube video by GOG

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

📢 We welcome our new member GOG and look forward to a fruitful cooperation 🙌 Read the full news here: efgamp.eu/2025/01/14/g... and check out the GOG Preservation Program www.gog.com/en/gog-prese...

GOG joins EFGAMP (European Federation of Game Archives, Museums and Preservation Projects)

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

📢 VIGAMUS opened its new museum (www.gammuseum.com/en/) in the heart of Rome in Piazza della Repubblica to great public acclaim🙌🍾 Here are some impressions from the opening. Don't miss to see the great new exhibition at 700 qm if you are in Rome.

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