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Preserving Video Game History - DTNS 4715

Season 11, Ep. 4715

We discuss how the Video Game History Foundation’s efforts to preserve video game culture marks a new chapter in video game preservation. Plus we examine the controversy over Wendy’s new dynamically adjusted pricing menu boards. And Swedish fintech firm Klarna says its AI assistant does the work of 700 people after it lays off… 700 people.


Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.


Link to the Show Notes.

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