Mario‑Themed Turtle Beach Gear Impresses Switch 2 Review
I went hands-on with Turtle Beach’s Mario-themed controller and headset for Nintendo Switch 2 and they impressed me for these key reasons. https://t.co/XqXqlmB0Rb
Hines Says Microsoft Acquisition Made His Job Impossible
Hines suggests it became impossible to do his job after the Microsoft acquisition. He was part of the 2023 FTC trial over an email he circulated about Call of Duty getting to remain multiplatform while Bethesda games were made exclusive. https://t.co/Va6rvrrPPe
Game Studios Show Mixed Success Adapting to AI
Our Lab just posted a new research report from Zimran Ahmed about how the game industry is adapting to AI. He spoke to people at 20 different studios and found a wide range of approaches to adapt (or failures to...
Xbox Series X/S Gains New Kiln Dynamic Background
Xbox Series X / S users now have access to a new Kiln Dynamic Background https://t.co/slkwlSNzwV
Epic's Disney Shooter Raises Concerns over Half‑baked Releases
Scoop: Epic is working on a Disney extraction shooter Ahead of its slated Nov launch, employees say they're worried about Epic's pattern of "Version 0.5" releases -- a challenge they say may have hurt adoption for the Epic Games Store, mobile...
Full Broadcast Should Be Standard for All Esports Co‑Streamers
Should be the standard for ALL COSTREAMERS across esports imo Watching the broadcast in full at the very least
Boss Rush Podcast with Mark DeLoura Live at 9:30 Am PT
Mark DeLoura and I are doing a Boss Rush podcast at 930 am Pacific in 4 minutes here. You can watch on YouTube. https://t.co/iIchQFem7N
Canceling The Last of Us Online Was the Right Call
Former Microsoft Game Studios executive producer Laura Fryer thinks the decision to cancel The Last of Us Online was the right decision on Naughty Dog's part and greenlighting the project was the "real mistake". https://t.co/PaRSddvmGE
Blizzard Launches Doom Crossover in Diablo Immortal
Blizzard Entertainment has announced a new limited-time crossover event that brings Doom: The Dark Ages to Diablo Immortal. https://t.co/J0ccu8Ccf5
Xbox's Promised Shift May Be Marketing, Not Real Change
Will be important to distinguish marketing shifts from actual on the ground changes with Xbox. So far there's every indication this is the same post-platform future the company's been teasing, just with more buying from the community. https://t.co/ReCIHue4iz
Three Dark Twists on Familiar Game Genres
In today's Game File, three short previews of three intriguing games 1. At Fate's End - a gorgeous family feud 2. Blighted - a brain-eating game whose world levels up, the better you play 3. Crop - an eerie farming game that...
Asus ROG Ally X Revives Hope for Windows Handheld Gaming
The @asusrog @xbox Ally X has rekindled my hope for the handheld Windows gaming PC. https://moorinsightsstrategy.com/research-notes/the-asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-has-rekindled-my-hope-for-windows-gaming-handhelds/
AI‑crafted Game at GTC Left Me Stunned
This is what I saw at GTC. It is a completely AI generated game. Blew me away.
From Pandemic Trauma to AI: 1000xResist Evolves
1000xResist was/is one of my favorite games of the past few years. It spoke powerfully to the personal and societal traumas from the early days of COVID-19. Now, they're making a game about AI? Of *course* I had to talk...
Double Fine's Kiln Open Beta Now Live on Steam
Double Fine's Kiln open beta is now live. You can request access and play on PC through Steam https://t.co/LAgFdSG550 https://t.co/dyeFv4VVcN
Nostalgic Regret Over Unfinished NES TMNT Quest
just thinking about how i never beat the original NES teenage mutant ninja turtles game, single tear running down my cheek
New Intel Driver Enables Arc GPUs to Run Crimson Desert
Official Intel GPU support in Crimson Desert is still on the way via Pearl Abyss, but the latest driver has made the game playable for Arc GPU users. https://t.co/cJb22naU7y
Switch 2 Version of 007 First Light Delayed Until Summer
IO Interactive has announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light has been delayed to this summer. https://t.co/hnRgt67nJB
Tiny Audio Add‑on Makes Portal Gaming Ultra‑comfortable
After adding this tiny audio accessory to my PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds, gaming on my Portal has never been comfier. https://t.co/260g4qw7QE
Master LinkedIn's New Ultra‑Casual Game Patches
The newest game to join the ultra-casual games lineup at @LinkedIn is "Patches". Here's how to play Patches, and some simple tactics to help solve every puzzle: https://t.co/Vw2wAUKqdJ #games #puzzles #linkedin https://t.co/2QLr6QIC21
Endgame Players Crave More Combat, Call for Fort Respawn
i endorse this. it's interesting that most of us are running into this "problem" now that people are reaching the endgame, but there are still dozens of combat challenges to do, and very short and hard to find opportunities to...
Seeking the Nearest Glasses-Like Item in Crimson
chat where do i find this? what item is tjis? this is the closest thing to glasses in crimson and i need it
Throw Insult Grenades Before Any Ceasefire Talks
#3 Current WS rule on negotiating during ceasefires - Toss as many insult grenades as possible before you even sit down
Early Access Build 14.3: Polished, Few Regressions, Ignore Hype
I’m not seeing a lot of regressions in 14.3. People forget that they send pre-release versions to early access for a reason. There has never been a build send out to Early Access that was just perfect. As far as...
Quest Users Abandon Headsets Over Frustrating UI Decision
And with that, the last remaining Quest users will put their headsets on the shelf because of the frustration this UI will cause. Worst decision they've yet made.
Steam Stats Plummet for Game I Crave at Lunch
I've never seen Steam trend lines so dire for a game I keep wanting to take lunch breaks to go play https://t.co/rjgsebXWNG
Xbox Dashboard Gets Long‑Awaited Revamp
it’s really nice to see this focus on improving the Xbox dashboard again. Feels like it’s been a while since we had some major changes like this
Xbox Achievements Get Fresh Look and Hide Option
Xbox achievements are getting a visual refresh ✨ the new notifications will match your custom color and have updated icons + animations. You’ll also be able to hide achievements from your Xbox profile later this month https://t.co/7t4iXqGdW7 https://t.co/bL0ECIexGp
Old Classmate's New Game Was Surprisingly Fun
Well, here’s a new game that an old high school classmate made. I rather enjoyed playing it… https://t.co/MKqsQm4qaR
Steam Machine Looms; Performance Estimator May Arrive Soon
The Steam Machine is now on the horizon, and clues in the Steam Client suggest a performance estimator could be coming as well. https://t.co/GfdB1PXH9I
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen Discusses BAFTA Win
Glad to do an interview with Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Supercell, about this well-deserved BAFTA award. https://t.co/1Vs6WFDYDj
Choosing Joyful Validation Over Frustration in Parenting
"I’m there for joyful experience, not frustration. My son likes to gloat a little—nay, a lot. In the spirit of validation, I say as enthusiastically as possible: 'Yes, honey, thank you so much. It wouldn’t have been a lot of...
Returning to GameCraft: Insightful Business Lessons & Growing Audience
Grateful to be back for another season of @gamecraftpod with @mitchlasky. Mitch has a unique ability to see the present clearly. I walk away smarter every episode. We started this to explain the business of games. I remain stunned by both...
PLTK Faces Sale After 90% Decline, 4x EBITDA
$PLTK is a prominent gaming company that may be up for sale. A strategic review has finally been announced after five difficult years since the IPO. The stock is down about 90% over this period. The company trades at around 4x EV/ 2026E...
Japanese Game Deals Always Rely on Formal Contracts
“Small contracts” from Japanese game companies? Japanese game industry consultant here. In my 15 years around the block, I never witnessed “handshakes”or “small contracts” seal a deal. No matter if JapanJapan or JapanWestern studios, big or small, mobile or console.
Seeking EU Animgraph 2 Server IPs After Reddit Find
I saw the IP on reddit for the animgraph2 beta server but it has some map addon are there any IPs for EU animgraph 2 servers floating around?
VR Now Affordable: Full Console for $300
VR hasn't been a luxury since Quest came out. I'm still amazed at how many people don't understand that a full VR console is available for $300, making it hundreds of dollars less than anything else.
Showcasing My N64 Collection and Inviting Yours
Here's a good portion of my Nintendo 64 collection. I keep a few of the more rare pieces locked up in a safe box. What type of things do you guys collect? Post some pics in the replies https://t.co/ps0MkKtKS3
Chill Halo Stream: Clear Your Mind with Gaming
I need to clear my mind so I'm gonna play Halo and stream. Come through if you need a spot to chill 🙃 https://youtube.com/live/UamxZmjmJ8g?feature=share https://www.twitch.tv/goldenboyftw
Handheld Shake Makes Game Renders Appear Real Footage
Subtle hand held camera shake will convince people a 3d game render is real life footage. No generative ai required. https://t.co/RmUJmxgzts
Gandhi Blocks My Trade Pact in Civ 6
Me when I'm playing Civ 6 and Ghandi refuses my mutual trade pact request https://t.co/yMHCE116WU
VibeJam Games Leap Forward in Visual Clarity
One thing I'm starting to notice is the visual style of the #vibejam games this year is way better Last year the model's still had a real hard time understanding visually what they were building, they were essentially blind A one year...
User Reports Connection Error Despite CS2 Showing 100% Linked
@FACEIT_Darwin I keep getting this error but CS2 is 100% connected under game settings. Any ideas? https://t.co/te4p1SX6iE
Screenbound Blends 2D‑3D Gameplay, Homages Mario and Zelda
Screenbound, a so-called 5D game (2D + 3D) is pretty cool. I played it, wrote about it, put some clips of it in today's Game File, including the game's little-seen second world. If the game's first world is a Mario riff, the...
Jack Emmert Returns, Unveils Veteran Leadership and MMO Vision
Our interview with Jack Emmert on his return to Cryptic Studios, his new veteran leaders and his plans for MMOs. https://t.co/BC7LMpCrMN
Incremental Updates Expand Marble's Worlds Step by Step
Making improvements one step at a time for Marble. In the case of generating bigger worlds, it's quite literal ;) 🤩🌐
Reminds Me of Outer Wilds with Space Soundtrack
First thing that comes to mind when watching this is @Mobius_Games's Outer Wilds. And in my head plays "Space" from @andrewprahlow's soundtrack
Upcoming VRS Race Talk, HLTV Live, Rio Trip
Lots to discuss about the VRS race and the process around it. Will unpack it on the pods later this week. HLTV Confirmed on Friday live before the Bucharest semi finals. Talking Counter Thursday sometime. Fly to Rio on the weekend 👋
Indonesia's New Rating System Mislabels Games, Sparking Confusion
Indonesia's new Game Rating System went live on Steam recently, causing confusion among gamers and developers after games for children ended up with an 18+ rating and vice versa. Here's what you need to know, what comes next, and the...
Leaked GTA5 Code Reveals Early Agent Protagonist Model
A fan has discovered what appears to be the early model for the main character for Rockstar Games' canceled project, Agent, within the leaked source code for Grand Theft Auto 5. https://t.co/2JUv0uhnnn