Nex Playground's Family‑Friendly Success Stumbles Over RAM Costs
NEW: The Nex Playground is a rare success story in the video game industry right now. They're a hit with families. They're building up tiny 1st-party teams. Game budgets are low. Only problem is RAM. They just had to raise their price. We talked about all of it https://www.gamefile.news/p/for-nexs-upstart-console-the-buzz
Scale Risk Reduction Using Perfect Information Strategies
Moontower today 🌙cross the “bridge of asses” 🌙how to get arbed with perfect information 🌙scaling laws of risk reduction 🌙“research collector” skill https://t.co/XwLS7zmHQd https://t.co/4TXC3SqKuS
Microsoft Now Lists All Game Platforms During Xbox Shows
I love that Microsoft now regularly lists every platform a game is coming to during their Xbox shows https://t.co/1hJxjepNvG
Must‑Play RPG Worth Adding to Your Steam Wishlist
If you love RPGs this should be on your Steam wishlist, trust me. Post screenshot and I'll say something nice to you (or something mean, if you prefer)
Marathon PvP Etiquette Sparks Heated Debate on First Shots
Very curious for people's takes on Marathon PVP etiquette I've never not shot first and had someone else reciprocate. Exfil camping feels like it's gotten especially brutal Surprising range of opinions in this thread compared to what I've seen in game https://t.co/j6oOWA6YJd
New Restored Land Update Makes Every Action Permanent
Restored Land is Dying Light: The Beast's massive new update and almost reinvents how to complete the game —'All actions have permanent consequences'. https://t.co/hwfi4870aL
Lies of P Delivers Korean Souls‑Like Redemption
Okay current video game obsession: Lies of P. It's a souls-like so if you've played Dark Souls or Elden Ring you know what you're getting into. It's from a Korean studio which makes me love it even more considering we're heading...
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Didn't Click for Me
I tried Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream...it wasn't for me. Have you played? What were your impressions?
Path‑Traced Resident Evil Feels Like Next‑gen Console
Resident Evil Requiem with path tracing is like a next gen console update today. streaming smoothly via GeForce Now https://t.co/xx9Xz6bVbt
Epic Layoffs Hit Washington Staff, Cutting Senior Roles
82 of 1000+ workers just laid off by Epic worked in Washington State, which is among the most transparent with these situations. Which is why we can see the 82 cuts by job title Included: - 2 senior gameplay programmers - 1 director,...
NES Debuts in New York Test Markets, 1985
#WaybackWednesday. October 18, 1985. The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was released in New York test markets. (The Video Game History Foundation) #Vintage #Gaming #History #JVGpost https://t.co/FJosYF5VDD
ChatGPT Botched My Game File Article Attempt
I wan't planning to publish an edition of Game File today. Then I had an idea. But I didn't have the bandwidth to do this idea. A thought: Was this the moment ChatGPT could help me commit some journalism? So...
Developers Reflect on Dark Outlaw's Closure, No Sony Grudge
Blundell and JCbackfire talk about what Dark Outlaw Games was working on and how they're processing the sudden closure. The project was not live service and while they were enthusiastic about the game they don't hold a grudge against Sony. https://t.co/IQgT8TjoAK https://t.co/sb1tus9xS5
Redundant Tutorial Misleads Players in Crimson Desert Boss
no crimson desert holds your hand too much tbh. and sometimes in the wrong way. there’s a boss fight that starts with a tutorial for a move that you were already taught in the early game, but is pointless during...
Trovo to End Livestreaming, Shift Focus to Gaming
Trovo is shutting down its livestreaming service on June 30, 2026. It will instead focus on its gaming business.
Top PS5 Deals You Should Grab Now
There are some fantastic PS5 games up for grabs right now, and these are the ones I'd recommend getting. https://t.co/zIX2nNd9Zb
Nintendo to Patch Pokémon XD Crashes on Switch 2
Nintendo tells Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness players that its investigating the game crashing on Nintendo Switch 2, and a fix is planned for the near future. https://t.co/jnWcwM8sAK
25 Hours In Mario Wonder: Fun Despite Mixed Multiplayer
I spent 25 hours stomping on Koopas and Goombas in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch 2, and although its multiplayer minigames left me conflicted, I still had a wonderful time. https://t.co/EwEINQMoGg
Xbox Partner Preview Livestream Thursday Reveals New Games
Xbox will host its Partner Preview news event livestream on Thursday, with new game announcements and updates on titles such as Sega's Stranger Than Heaven. https://t.co/ylMPqFSzSr
Pearl Abyss Shares Surge 28% After 3M Sales
Now, investors are having a "Whoopsie" moment and are currently sending the Pearl Abyss stock +27.76% up. The studio yesterday announced 3M Crimson Desert copies sold. Happens in Asian markets all the time with game stocks. (It's 11:30am Wed in Korea, trading continues)...
Solo Player Demands Space to Climb 2000 ELO
Im 2,000 ELO away completely solo queue. EVERYONE LEAVE ME ALONE UNTIL I AM DONE.
Players Want Shield Removal for Guts & Ryu Roleplay
hey @CrimsonDesert_ since you’re taking feedback: please let us unequip the shields so we can roleplay as Guts or Ryu https://t.co/29bo6EMHfe
Good Games Trigger Constant Nightmare Creatures Nostalgia
every time i play a good game i think about how great nightmare creatures was. i think about nightmare creatures all the time.
Nintendo Ran a 1987 Hotline for Stuck Gamers
#DidYouKnow? Back in 1987 Nintendo maintained a hotline to help players get through tough levels. (ABC News) #Vintage #Gaming #Industry #JVGpost https://t.co/1ku5bTcGXx
Blizzard Launched Overwatch, Redefining Multiplayer Shooters
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 24, 2016. Blizzard releases the first-person shooter multiplayer game Overwatch. #Vintage #Gaming https://t.co/gyV51QukgA
Sora's Hidden Depth Reveals Overwhelming Kingdom Hearts Lore
It's impossible to keep up with Kingdom Hearts lore. I didn't know Sora was meant to be doing all of that.
Marathon Needs Sony's First‑party Commitment to Thrive
Marathon is the textbook example of a first-party franchise you nurture until it blossoms. If Sony's not willing to do that then what's the point. https://t.co/n1RGCTnk9p https://t.co/rLyuki5pLs
Steal A Brainrot Generates $64M From Microtransactions
"Since its May 2025 release, 'Steal A Brainrot' has earned an estimated $64 million from in-game purchases like swords and invisibility cloaks, according to data from Romonitor." https://t.co/rY3HriDxtN
Switching From Media to Games Feels Like Same Fry‑pan
for a minute i thought about leaving media for the games industry. but it would be like getting out the frying pan into another frying pan.
Suggest Your Questions for Roblox CEO David Baszucki
What should I ask David Baszucki, co-founder and CEO of Roblox, https://t.co/nLSMq7mVir, please leave your suggestions in the comments section of this blog post.
Epic Games Faces Setback, Hopes for Recovery
Sad news for Epic Games. Hope the efforts to turn things around can work. https://t.co/FBlVb6WIBF https://t.co/8zDXLkk11p
AppLovin Deploys AI Video Creatives for In-Game Ads
AppLovin launches AI-enabled video creative generation AppLovin is launching AI-enabled video generation to optimize eCommerce ads for in-game environments. By repurposing assets through generative models, the platform addresses the performance gap between social media creatives and full-screen mobile placements. This rollout...
Microsoft Renames Xbox Full Screen Experience to Xbox Mode
Microsoft has now rebranded its Xbox Full Screen Experience to just Xbox mode in the latest update for the Xbox app on PC https://t.co/LQcGAuenLx
Mister Root Explores Blast Cone with Riftbound Previews
Mister Root enters the Blast Cone with our pair of Riftbound Unleashed card previews. https://t.co/bsnHX3ip7x
Crimson Desert Hits 2M Sales, yet genAI Dampens Hype
Crimson Desert sells 2 million copies in five days, but genAI kinda spoils the party. https://t.co/BXkxtD7aVB
Week 2 Progress: T‑Side Highlights on 20K ELO Quest
Week #2 on the Road to 20K ELO on CS2. Here is T side from our last game of the day. https://t.co/n1W1wZVA5w
Final Ignite 2026 Americas Preseason Predictions Released
My Ignite 2026 (Americas) Preseason predictions are final. Please respect my privacy during this difficult time. #MarvelRivalsIgnite #MarvelRivals https://t.co/p8XnuAhJ2e
Strategic Play Turns Crimson Desert Into Fun
Crimson Desert has grown on me (about 6 hours gameplay over the weekend). At times its baffling and complicated but if you accept you need strategy, it becomes fun.
3Blue1Brown Visuals Echo Inigo Quile
@iquilezles For the entire duration of the latest 3blue1brown video, all I kept thinking was, "This is surely something Inigo Quilez had done in a shader at some point." https://t.co/wkzlP2lGY5
Procedurally Generated 3D Jenga Runs Smoothly with React‑Three‑Fiber
Sunday @v0: a web-based 3D Jenga game. Everything is procedurally generated: the structure, the bricks, the wooden texture, the sounds, the carved-in ▲ on the top pieces. I tweaked the physics enough that it feels as fun and frustrating as the real...
Crimson Desert Outperforms Death Stranding 2 on Steam Deck
it’s actually wild crimson desert plays better than death stranding 2. i don’t recommend steam deck for either but i loaded up CD and it runs and looks better than DS2. hopefully KojiPro can make some additional optimizations. steam deck...
Fake ICE Operation Could Falsely Implicate Iran, Spark Nukes
Look, y’all remember the optional airport mission for MW2? Yeah, so I can imagine a scenario where someone pretends to be ICE and does the same thing. Then “evidence will be found that points to Iran” and then nukes goes...
Industry Often Chooses Worse Practices Over Real Improvements
I've said this a few times now, but I'll keep saying it: it's also a mistake to assume that the industry in general cares whether something is a clear improvement. We have a long history of adopting new practices that...
Smart Mesh Creates Production-Ready 3D Models in 2 Seconds
🚨 Game studios are going to hate this. Tripo just demoed Smart Mesh at GDC2026 and it generates production-ready 3D meshes with clean topology in 2 seconds. No retopology. No cleanup. No $50K outsourcing budget. Here's the full breakdown: ↓ https://t.co/tjDwDx0Oea
Week 2: 17K ELO, 10‑Hour Grind Begins
Week #2 of Road to 20K ELO in Premiere starts now. Currently sitting at 17K. Come hangout and watch unc crashout. We're in for a 10 hour grueller today. https://t.co/lvzKM1VpKm
Marathon PVP: Ruthlessly Competitive Even Without Stakes
Marathon PVP is another level of ruthless, even when the opposing player has nothing to gain. https://t.co/8EDMckdFuv
AI Now Builds Playable Game Mods Autonomously
This was kind of fun. Codex: "download nethack, add new items that would make the game easy to win and make me feel powerful" It did & it successfully gave me a new .exe file, navigating various issues to do so,...
Seeking Black Pearl Butterfly Trade From Skin Collectors
Any skin collectors/traders looking to offload a Black Pearl Butterfly my way? Looking to make a trade. Tweet me or DM if possible.
Korean Creator Discusses CD Project, Plans In‑depth Review
yeah i’m done talking about this game. i have a great angle for a review and ive been talking about CD because 1) it’s a fascinating project and 2) Im Korean. this is from my people. it interests me greatly...
Critiquing MMO Quest Design, Not Defending Crimson Desert
i didn’t say that andy. now you got people thinking i’m defending crimson desert 😭 i’m just saying it’s not a great streaming experience to see people struggle with MMO quest design. https://t.co/80TmmPpo6z