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David (Dadmin) B. is a writer with a passion for retro gaming, Christianity, disaster preparedness, America’s military and law enforcement, and the occasional dose of slapstick absurdity masquerading as satire. He enjoys digging into forgotten stories, preserving various elements of history, and creating content that is informative, entertaining, and full of personality.

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Nintendo’s Iron Grip: The Dark History of Licensing Rules, Lockouts, and Censorship

Behind Nintendo’s gold seal stood a lockout chip, restrictive contracts, and a legal department ready to fight. The story of the publishers, retailers, and players who pushed back.

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