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Will Arcades Survive the Post-Pandemic Gaming Industry?

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

After years of decline culminated in numerous closures after 2020, many question whether the industry will ever recover from its recent losses.…

August 22, 2022

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Ubisoft Is Making an Unwelcome Shift to Free-to-Play Games

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The transition to inexpensive titles has divided consumers and signals an ongoing trend within the gaming industry.…

July 9, 2021

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Cosmetics, a Feature With Little Effect on Gameplay, Are Revolutionizing Video Games

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Free-to-play video games are making more money than video games you have to purchase at the store.…

May 19, 2018