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**RetroTorrents** will be a public curated collection of 14 year old retro video games where anyone can download and upload ROM files with the [file sharing protocol named BitTorrent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent). An expansion towards Films and TV shows is being considered!
!!! note Aren't there projects that already do this?
!!! note These are decentralised projects, could they work?
!!! note What is the point of all this?
We think Video Games are cool and fun and we can't just let the **shadows** and **colossus** of the industry control what and how you play. We have realised that most are being [silently toxic towards their paying customers](https://archive.is/DKMYI). This licensed digital ownership is rather a delusion that should not prevail in this world. And do not get started with the introduction of [fake physical media](https://archive.is/nqjll) for the Nintendo switch 2.
This is where **RetroTorrents** comes in, we want players to see they can play and preserve video games!
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If you would please consult the sources:
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> "The power of play"
> >!>You mean the power to dictate what people can never play?
> "We help expand and protect the innovative and creative marketplace for the video game industry."
> >!>That's brilliant, just protect video games so much they can't be obtained in a physical or digital release at a normal price!
>[- Entertainment Software Association](https://www.theesa.com/)
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"the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) declared that they would **never support remote game access for research purposes under any conditions**. The game industry’s absolutist position—which the ESA’s own members have **declined to go on the record to support**—Forces researchers to explore extra-legal methods to access the vast majority of out-of-print video games that are otherwise unavailable."
[- Video Game History Foundation, Inc.](https://gamehistory.org/dmca-2024-statement/)
The decentralised nature of **RetroTorrents** is planned to allow anyone to download and upload content or instances of the website at a lower cost.
!!! note The idea
What if, people could download compressed versions of ROM files of old games as a torrent (.chd for Playstation 2 or .rvz for Nintendo Wii), and play them in a [smartphone](https://youtu.be/pikBvmH0ed0?si=V2j3XuxUkt8hKryD&t=468) or [computer](https://youtu.be/BBf15Z2xoiY?si=RP93fx4QrG1C8VFO&t=76), without the need to decompress any .zip or .7zip files.
!!! note Release date
Currently unknown, our small team of humans are working on ways to not just reach this project to those familiar with file sharing and emulation, but to others who love the idea of preserving video games with little effort and resources. After all, [iPhone users flodded Vimms Lair](https://youtu.be/AgNLfsrrg78?si=cLD2FdfFIH5huvp0&t=146) with more internet traffic than usual after the Delta emulator was released on the official app store.
!!! note Find volunteers who can help in:
- Leadership (Kerrigan)
- Development (Cerebrates)
- Awareness (Overlords)
- Distribution (Zerglings)
- Marketing (Infestation)
- Artists (Mutalisks)
Memorable phrases to display on memes!
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**Keep Classic Games Alive.**
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**The People's Retro Library.**
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**RetroTorrents: Download. Play. Seed. Repeat.**
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**Community-Powered Preservation. Unstoppable Access.**
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- Privacy will be the highest priority for all our members
- [SimpleX Group](https://simplex.chat/contact#/?v=2-7&smp=smp%3A%2F%2FSkIkI6EPd2D63F4xFKfHk7I1UGZVNn6k1QWZ5rcyr6w%3D%40smp9.simplex.im%2FPw9JbuyYN4r1jQrq5HKrSTWCrq06y2Q3%23%2F%3Fv%3D1-3%26dh%3DMCowBQYDK2VuAyEAGQyV2FJdzYoslXMUgeDf_gt_dpjpb4KAHitXCxQK_0k%253D%26srv%3Djssqzccmrcws6bhmn77vgmhfjmhwlyr3u7puw4erkyoosywgl67slqqd.onion&data=%7B%22groupLinkId%22%3A%22j2CFiPbxdPNfPx_aDhvONg%3D%3D%22%7D)
- Signal requires a phone number to register, but [they are interesting](https://signal.org/bigbrother)
- Experimental [Signal Group](https://signal.group/#CjQKIDJVCcItZAY-FjcIShG16yLaencxMr0bIHKLarBDpPVtEhC7hQYjlYZSkdT2HJ20el1R)
- [Why no Telegram?](https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/23/24252276/telegram-disclose-user-data-legal-requests-criminal-activity)
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- Randall Gato Escobar (He/Him) (Hacker Archivist Boy)
- Leah Rata Escobar (She/Her) (Retro Gamer Girl)
- Michael Perro Escobar (He/Him) (???)
- ???
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!!! danger We Need to Preserve Video Games, or Else They'll Disappear
!!! danger The Awful State of Retro Game Preservation
!!! danger Nintendo Treat Their Old Games Like Garbage
!!! danger Nintendo's Nostalgia Problem
!!! danger Limited Releases Are Absurd, Scary and Bad
!!! note Library.gamehistory.org — Now in Early Access
At least now anyone can see many materials like historic footage, manuals, audio and artwork (the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is most likely, not happy).
Digital Walled Gardens is killing genuine physical media, and its legal
"FOR RETROTORRENTS!"
-Ephraim Escobar