Donations: why Abandonware DOS needs support
Abandonware DOS is a free service, born from my passion for old PC games for DOS and Windows. However, there are costs to sustain. If you're wondering how to help, well, you can donate a few bucks using PayPal.
I use the money to:
- pay hosting and server costs: AbandonwareDOS uses two distinct hosting services: one for the site and one for hosting games
- replace faulty hardware (I'm not spending anything on new hardware... I mean, old games can run on an old PC, right?)
- get help from translators (being italian, sometimes I need professional help...)
Features I'm working on
ONGOING:
- overhaul of the designers and companies pages
- adding manuals, walkthroughs, maps
- adding DOS and Windows games still missing on Abandonware DOS
- fixing bugs and making the whole site better looking
- increase usability and responsiveness
- adding info about which executable to run
PLANNED:
- an "advanced search" page
- adding DataTables plug-in to some sections
- a whole section dedicated to big box game collectors
- overhaul of the game series system
- overhaul of the multiplayer tags system
ALREADY DONE:
- rework of the "play DOS games in your browser" functionality
- increasing the screenshots dimensions
- revamped the collecting games page
- migration to https / SSL
- server migration and PHP + MySql upgrade
- a most downloaded games chart
- a "collector's notes" section with information about collecting old games, box contents, feelies, etc.
- "order by" functionality in game lists
- overhaul of the Retro Remakes section
- overhaul of the company sections: developers, publishers, designers
- make Abandonware DOS nicer and faster on both desktop and mobile devices
- open screenshots in modal windows
- play DOS games in a browser section
- overhaul of the home page: game of the week, featured keyword
- a video games awards section
