The preservation of old video games has become a growing concern for archivists. As technology evolves, we are losing a part of America’s virtual history. Games like Super Mario Bros. and Pac-Man are considered classics, but who is ensuring that future generations can experience these games as they were originally played? I’ve read about efforts in Silicon Valley where digital archivists are working to preserve these games for future generations. But what is the long-term impact of this preservation? Are these games just nostalgic relics, or can they be an important part of understanding American culture and history? I wonder what role these archives will play in preserving the stories and history of our digital era.