video game history
A History of Video Game Patents in 5 Famous Examples
Video game mechanics can be patented, but it's more about setting a cost of doing business than about innovation.
How Gunpei Yokoi Reinvented Nintendo
The future of a middling toy and gadget company was dreamed-up on its shop floor by an inspired printing engineer.
When McDonald's, Domino's, and Chester Cheetah Took Over Your Nintendo
In the 80s and 90s, advertisers got the idea to market products to kids through video games. The games aren’t half-bad (mostly), but they’re still ads.
The Motörhead Video Game Was a Not-So-Fitting Tribute to Lemmy's Greatness
The legendary Motörhead front man was not only fond of video games, he starred in one.
Museums Can Now Legally Jailbreak Game Consoles, But Gamers Aren't Allowed
New updates to copyright law are a win for archivists but fall short of lifting restrictions on individuals.
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Celebrating an Old Gray Box: PlayStation Is 20 Years Old
In 1994, Sony came up with a system that managed to create its own market and wipe out all competitors.