Dimitris Giannakis, also known as ModernVintageGamer (MVG) or Lantus, is an Australian-American programmer and game developer born in the 1970s. He is renowned for his work in video game preservation and creating content around modern and retro tech gaming. Dimitris previously worked for Nightdive Studios and has been an active advocate for video game preservation.
Dimitris is best known for his YouTube channel, Modern Vintage Gamer, where he shares videos about video game emulation, homebrew, modding, and security. His content often delves into the technical aspects of both retro and modern video games and hardware. Some of his popular series include “Mistakes Were Made”, where he discusses how the security on various consoles was broken, and “Impossible Ports”, which covers extremely challenging game ports.
Beyond YouTube, Dimitris has contributed to various projects related to game preservation and has been involved in creating homebrew ports for different systems. His passion for gaming and dedication to preserving gaming history has made him a respected figure in the gaming community.