The Video Game History Foundation Library is now in early access. For free. For everyone. Wherever you are.

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Just lost a lot money. I really thought it was going to be the Wii U2.

Worth a read. I would add that a lot of important historical regional contributions are often dismissed over concerns of copying, unauthorized IP use, or piracy. So much unique development, reworking, and adaptation happened in communities where devices like bootlegs and clones were popular.

Unauthorizon is a invaluable resource for anyone interested in video game history, and especially bootleg/unofficial devices. Please consider supporting if you’re able.

Another chance to check out a fun article I was interviewed for about the Famicom demake of Final Fantasy VII.

Expedia needs to be careful with their phrasing

The @mic-center.bsky.social is hiring! We're beginning to research how tech corporations are shaping policy discourses and AI governance agendas in 3 national contexts. If you're a critical data/AI studies researcher, please check out our call! Deadline is Jan 10th. www.asc.upenn.edu/research/cen...

Media scholars - CFP for Console-ing Passions is out. Consider applying, especially if you haven't been before; it's a great conference!
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Alright, I'm going to get into good trouble for this! For each like and repost I get on this I'll donate $1 dollar to the @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social. I'll keep counting until Monday. @frankcifaldi.bsky.social & @philsalv.bsky.social wish me luck! Hopefully the org gets some decent money from this.

This week I’m wrapping up teaching a course on Internet, Technology, and Society. We’ve talked about A.I, video games, data privacy, social media, and how all of this internet-mediated technology is shaped by and shaping society. It’s been a blast to see how these topics resonated with students.

Hi everyone! We're a charity that preserves and teaches the history of video games. Today is Giving Tuesday, which is THE most important fundraising day of our year. If you're able, we'd love your financial gift today, so we can plan our 2025. Please spread the word! gamehistory.org/donate

I was interviewed for this Slate article about changing social dynamics in online multiplayer games, check it out: slate.com/culture/2024...

What a year for JRPGs, and there’s even more I’ve yet to get to.

Tried to migrate my "Video Game Academics on Twitter" to bsky.

Let me know if I've missed you/you have suggestions to add

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This song created for a limited time Star Wars X Mickey show at Tokyo Disneyland rocks way more than it needs to.

Spent way too much on Sushi just to get a Pikmin magnet.

This week has me playing Metaphor Refantazio thinking “now this is an improved election process!”