Hi, how can we top that last update? Well… we have a member who sent in an update!
Abandonware DOS has added about 5 new games, one application and a bunch new docs. Make sure to check them out.
On other news, we’ve been doing a lot of work behind the scenes to improve the Abandonware Ring experience for everyone. From squashing bugs to streamlining the site’s navigation, our goal is to make it easier than ever for you to discover, share, and preserve classic software.
We’re also gearing up for some exciting features launching soon, including new member tools and expanded site listings. If you have feedback or suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach out, your input helps shape the future of our community. We have a new Roadmap where users can submit and vote on new features.
Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, happy gaming!
Today we have launched the Abandonware Ring Community Fund (ARCF)!
This initiative has been created to help financially support the movement and is available to all of our member sites.
We are pledging $1,000 per month to help webmasters cover costs related to running their sites, ranging from hosting fees to domain renewals. We understand that for many years webmasters have self-funded the preservation of old software, and now we feel as though it's time that all that hard work is rewarded.
We consider this to be a form of renumeration, and so are distributing the funds across all of our family. To be eligible, the only criteria is a membership at tAR.
If you're a webmaster and require help with your on-going costs, please reach out to us. Payments are sent monthly, and we have already begun distributing funds to member sites.
Viva Abandonware!
Over the years we have seen "the throne" passed between Abandonware sites that have come and gone. The largest have always had a partnership with tAR, from XTC to Computer Emuzone -and that's something which continues today...
HOTU was the first, back in 1998. Sarinee created THE go-to place for classic games (for years we thought she was a guy)! A massive library and bustling forum kept numbers stable.
Then came Abandonia in 2003. Darkmoons Legacy News #903 announced their arrival, and it can't be denied that Kosta's creation was a serious force to contend with.
Now, in 2025, undoubtedly the crown rests on the head of My Abandonware.A revival of the original oldware.net site, My Abandonware is now home to over 33k games! Yes, 33,000 classic titles are available for viewing on their cleanly designed website.
We welcome back our old friends and recommend everyone check them out - if you haven't already of course!