Why Mobile Versions of Classic Games Are Trash

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October 3, 2022

With the rise of smartphones and iPads, there has been a trend in gaming. Nostalgia always sells, right? (Just look at the movies) Well, maybe the same applies to gaming! More and more game developers have taken old beloved games and repackaged them for your smartphone or tablet.

And they’re almost always trash. It’s a shame because it means we’re not getting better games for your mobile devices. Check out why we think so in the top story.

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