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The Collapse of Western Gaming: What the Industry Reveals About Capitalism, Creativity, and America’s Future
Abel Martinez Abel Martinez

The Collapse of Western Gaming: What the Industry Reveals About Capitalism, Creativity, and America’s Future

The Western games industry is collapsing, Eastern developers are outpacing the West creatively and culturally, and AI is accelerating the divide. But this isn’t just about games—it’s about the failure of an economic system that prioritizes profit over people. Here’s what the fall of Western AAA gaming tells us about capitalism, America, and the future we must build.

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People as a Line Item: Who Gets Cut, Who Gets Protected
Abel Martinez Abel Martinez

People as a Line Item: Who Gets Cut, Who Gets Protected

San Diego’s budget doesn’t just manage numbers—it makes value judgments. This blog reveals how the city consistently cuts services for working families while shielding high-level salaries and internal perks from scrutiny.

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