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Indie Video Game Consoles

The 'TinderBox' Gaming System Allows Local Games to be Played

— March 1, 2016 — Tech
There are numerous video games on the market that will never see the light of day, but the 'TinderBox' Gaming System looks to make this a notion of the past. Allowing for new video games to be uploaded, the 'TinderBox' is designed to be used in bars and cafes to highlight local design talent.

The 'TinderBox' video game cabinet can either be purchased or rented and allows shopkeepers to have a number of paid titles on the console as well.

The 'TinderBox' Gaming System is crafted in Portland, Oregon and is intended to bring games from local artisans to life. Being that the games the 'TinderBox' will run will likely not be found anywhere else, it'll likely make for a great addition to a plethora of bars and cafes.
Trend Themes
1. Indie Video Game Consoles - The 'TinderBox' Gaming System is tapping into the growing trend of indie video games and highlighting local design talent.
2. Local Design Talent - The 'TinderBox' Gaming System is creating opportunities for local designers to showcase their work in bars and cafes, disrupting the traditional video game market.
3. Unique Gaming Experiences - The 'TinderBox' Gaming System offers a curated collection of paid titles that cannot be found anywhere else, providing customers with unique and exclusive gaming experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Manufacturing - The 'TinderBox' Gaming System presents an opportunity for video game console manufacturers to tap into the growing indie game market and cater to local design talent.
2. Entertainment Venues - The 'TinderBox' Gaming System can disrupt the entertainment industry by offering a unique gaming experience in bars and cafes, attracting more customers and increasing revenue.
3. Design Agencies - The 'TinderBox' Gaming System collaboration with local artisans creates opportunities for design agencies to work with independent game developers and explore innovative gaming concepts.
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