90s’ mascots have seen a resurgence in the last few years. Seemingly dead series’ like Crash Bandicoot have found themselves back amongst the top sellers. Now you may think enough time has passed for nostalgia to set in hence the influx of titles. And whilst it’s true people cling to throwbacks to their childhood, there may be something else at play here. Namely marketing. Like many aspects of gaming, marketing has changed significantly with the emergence of the internet. Pop culture juggernaut YouTube has emerged as a key cornerstone to video game marketing. To the point where YouTube can practically single-handedly launch […]
How Changes to YouTube Brand Safety Led to the Rise of 90’s Nostalgia
