The ESA Speaks Out on Impending Tariffs: How They Could Reshape the Video Game Industry
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has voiced serious concerns over the newly announced tariffs on
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Steam on Android: How WinPlay & GameFusion Are Changing Portable Gaming
For years, playing PC games on an Android device felt like a distant dream. While
China’s Tech Giants Face Barriers at CES 2025 Amid U.S. Trade Tensions
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has long been the crown jewel of global tech events,
The Illusion of Ownership: Why Buying Digital Games is Not Enough
In a landscape where digital purchases are treated as mere licenses rather than true ownership,
Bandai Namco Under Fire: Is Tekken 8’s Future in Jeopardy?
The Tekken community recently found itself engulfed in controversy as Bandai Namco faced mounting criticism
Nintendo’s War on Retro Gaming: How It’s Hurting the Community and Stifling Game Preservation
Nintendo’s aggressive copyright strikes against YouTube creators like Russ from Retro Game Corps are raising concerns about the future of game preservation. As creators bridge the gap by educating fans about legal retro gaming and emulation, Nintendo’s refusal to embrace these efforts is alienating their fan base. Learn why Nintendo’s control over its legacy content is stifling gaming history and how they could build goodwill by partnering with the retro gaming community instead of shutting them down.
Italy’s Crackdown on Counterfeit Retro Consoles Highlights Industry Failures in Game Preservation
In a major crackdown, Italy’s financial police have dismantled a ring trafficking counterfeit vintage video game consoles, highlighting a severe issue within the gaming industry. The operation underscores the industry’s failure to preserve classic games, driving gamers toward illegal alternatives as legitimate options remain scarce and prohibitively expensive.
Games For Povvos: Your job’s a joke, you’re broke!
Welcome to Games for Povvo, where we celebrate the fine art of being broke but
Why We Need Small Events Like Cream City Convergence
This past weekend, the boys—Michael, Matthew, and I—went to Milwaukee for Cream City Convergence (which
Is Coaching Fair in FGC Tournaments? Exploring the Impact on Competitive Play
The Case Against Coaching in FGC Tournaments: Why It May Do More Harm Than Good. Exploring the Controversy of Coaching in Fighting Game Tournaments”