Itch.io calls NFTs “a scam” in recent tweet thread

As of right now, the controversy surrounding NFTs has yet to subside, and news stories about this attempt at digital ownership/currency continue to surface in the gaming sphere. Often, these news stories cover video game companies that seem all too eager to incorporate NFTs into their future products despite the numerous issues people have with them. But as more recent news has shown, the enthusiasm for NFTs in gaming appears mostly relegated to famous publishers as well as those already invested in cryptocurrencies. So far, most developers, indie studios, and entities supporting indie projects have rejected NFTs outright. And just today, Itch.io, the gaming strorefront that allows indie developers to host and sell their games, has joined this crowd, as it referred to NFTs as “a scam.” Itch.io made its stance clear in a tweet thread posted on February 5. The platform specifically addressed proponents of NFTs, stating: “NFTs are a scam. If you think they are legitim…