Because 2007 predates widespread DMCA automated takedowns, many REC 2007 uploads contain copyrighted material that would never survive today’s content ID systems. The Internet Archive has kept them under a policy, treating them as research artifacts.
Why the fixation on 2007? In the world of PC gaming, 2007 was the "Golden Year." It saw the release of BioShock , Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare , Portal , Team Fortress 2 , and Crysis . rec 2007 internet archive
For digital archaeologists, music historians, or anyone nostalgic for the pre-streaming underground, REC 2007 offers a raw, unmediated time machine. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare