The article highlights the efforts of video game historian Bruno de Figueiredo, who successfully preserved TRIPITAKA, an obscure sequel to the 1993 game Cosmology of Kyoto. With only one physical copy having existed, de Figueiredo's search over two years culminated in obtaining permission to share the game's ISO online. The topic of game preservation has garnered attention, especially as companies like Xbox and PlayStation establish dedicated teams, while Nintendo's stance raises concerns about the future of game archiving. The recent refusal by the U.S. Copyright Office to allow libraries to share collections further complicates preservation efforts.
After a long search, uncertain that it even existed, I finally located the CD-ROM TRIPITAKA 玄奘三蔵求法の旅, the elusive sequel to the legendary Cosmology of Kyoto.
The physical CD-ROM for TRIPITAKA was sold via Yahoo Japan in 2023 for just under $300. After nearly two years, Figueiredo successfully convinced the owner to allow him to share the game online for posterity.
Game preservation is an increasingly relevant topic as the industry shifts from physical media to a digital future, and saving history is crucial.
PlayStation and Xbox have initiated dedicated teams for game preservation, contrasting Nintendo's more reserved stance on the topic.
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