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Title
Onward Through the Fog: Computer Game Collection and the Play of Obsolescence.
Abstract
The article discusses the complexities of obsolescence in computer games. It is stated that obsolescence in computer games are unlikely as it does not age like other products. The Atari 2600 paddle compared to a Playstation 3 controller, with its variety of buttons, sticks, and pads is mostly neglected by contemporary players. It is stated that obsolescence can be seen as a consumerist desire for newness.