CDRomance is an engaging online community and archive dedicated to preserving the heritage of video gaming with a focus on fan contributions. Their collection showcases a wide range of fan-made mods, mods/hacks, translations, and original games, as well as freeware and abandonware titles. These contributions rejuvenate classic and obscure games alike, broadening access to treasures of the past. Emphasizing the diversity of fan-created content, CDRomance plays a crucial role in keeping the history of video games alive and evolving. Their archive spans from the pioneering 8-bit home computer games to the complex stories of the sixth generation (128-bit era, mid-2000’s), covering early DOS, SCUMM-based adventures, and the initial wave of Windows gaming. Committed to the ethical and non-commercial distribution of games, CDRomance offers a valuable resource for game enthusiasts and historians, celebrating the ongoing creativity and dedication of the gaming community.