Original Fallout creator was ordered to destroy source code, then Interplay lost its official archive

Tim Cain, one of Fallout's original creators, revealed that the production assets for the first game are probably lost. In a recent video on game preservation, he blamed publishers' hubris and carelessness as key barriers to safeguarding development history. His remarks underscore the importance of redundant backups and better stewardship...Read Entire Article

Apr 30, 2025 - 07:30
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Original Fallout creator was ordered to destroy source code, then Interplay lost its official archive

Tim Cain, one of Fallout's original creators, revealed that the production assets for the first game are probably lost. In a recent video on game preservation, he blamed publishers' hubris and carelessness as key barriers to safeguarding development history. His remarks underscore the importance of redundant backups and better stewardship...

Read Entire Article