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Websites preserve 2000s Flash games using emulators after Adobe support ends

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Several websites are preserving the legacy of 2000s Flash games, allowing users to relive nostalgic online experiences. These platforms utilize emulators like Ruffle to run Flash content, which Adobe officially discontinued support for in December 2020 due to security vulnerabilities and the rise of HTML5. Websites such as Flash Museum and Newgrounds host vast libraries of classic Flash games and animations, including titles like Kingdom Rush, Tanks, and Meat Boy, as well as animations like Salad Fingers and Charlie the Unicorn. Kongregate also offers archived Flash games, with its popular Bloons game originating from the Flash era. AI

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Websites preserve 2000s Flash games using emulators after Adobe support ends

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kari Paul) ·

    These 6 retro sites let you relive the glory days of 2000s Flash games

    Flash hasn't been around for over half a decade, but thanks to archivists, you can still enjoy this era of the internet.

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