87% of classic video games are 'critically endangered.' As a millennial, I'm worried it means a huge chunk of my childhood will disappear.

• Almost 90% of classic video games are critically endangered, according to a new study.
• Restrictive copyright law and games fading from distribution means some might never be played by future generations.
• As a millennial, I'm worried a huge chunk of my childhood will be gone forever.

My first video game console was the Game Boy, a portal to many hours of adventure and excitement.

I got it when I was nine. For every test I did well on in school, my reward was a new game. I spent many evenings glued to it with my brother, immersed in a colourful new worlds.