When it comes to classic video games, its tough to find one that hasn't been redone as an Xbox Live/PSN download, part of a compilation disc release or something similar. Does this devalue the original games, which were lovingly crafted to be something to cherish for years, or provide the younger generation with some much needed history on the life of videogames? Like how Doom and Quake remain pinnacles of a genre beset by multiple Call of Duty clones?

As an owner and frequent player of a burgeoning collection of vintage video games (Megadrive, SNES, N64 etc), I find much more satisfaction pulling out my dusty copy of Lemmings, plugging into my Mega Drive and playing in classic 16 bit (in fact, Lemmings might even be 8 bit I'm not sure). I'd rather do that than download a shinier version that sits as a virtual copy. Downloads have no value in my eyes, it's a program rather than a game.

However I'm glad that some games are kept alive with HD remakes. I recently read about the upcoming remake of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee fin HD, which I'm totally stoked about as the original was one of my favourites. The rebirth of 2D Sonic in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episodes 1&2 is a refreshing improvement. As long as these remakes have merit, and are not just a simple cash in on a cherished childhood memory, then they have their place.

Call me old fashioned though, I'll keep my cartridge collection dust free and well used