In China, Reviews Become Primary Feedback, Not Just Buying Guide
The fundamental difference here, beyond different player preferences, is that Discord and Steam Community features are blocked in China, which means user reviews function as a primary feedback mechanism, rather than purely as purchase guidance as seen in Western markets.
Empower Kids to Create Games with GenAI
Most kids are being trained to consume technology. Swipe. Watch. Repeat. I want kids to build with it. My new book, Game Lab Club, helps kids imagine, design, test, and share their own games with GenAI as a creative partner. Coming to Amazon in...
Game Studios Turn to Latin America for Stability
Game companies seeking stability come to the Latin American market. At Gamescom Latam. How times have changed. https://t.co/yDJACY7ZJ2
Edge‑of‑derank Showdown: 9‑9
FACEIT match from today. Tied 9-9. Multiple level 10’s on the enemy team. On the verge of deranking from level 8 with a loss this game. 4 minutes raw and uncut of the next 3 rounds. Probably my favorite game...
Microsoft Refocuses on Fundamentals to Win Back Consumers
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella just commented about winning back consumers across Windows, Xbox, and more: "When it comes to our consumer business, we're doing the foundational work required to win back fans and strengthen engagement across Windows, Xbox, Bing, and Edge....
Microsoft Cuts Game Pass Price After Subscriber Feedback
Satya Nadella says on Microsoft's earnings call that "Last week's Game Pass changes are one example of how we're responding to customer feedback" referencing recent price cuts following presumed subscriber churn in the previous months. https://t.co/4RHep67piz
Gears Interest Higher than Expected, Questioning Xbox Exclusivity Strategy
The Gears estimate is very interesting considering people have been pointing to a presumed lack of Gears interest on PS5 as a reason for Xbox to keep E-Day exclusive and get an easy win with existing Xbox fans.
Jam City Leadership Change: Simon Sim Departs, Josh's Future Uncertain
This is the end of an era for Jam City. We’ll see what’s next for Josh. Congrats to Simon Sim. https://t.co/ko28JcFjM6
Unexpected Goblin References: Feature, Not Bug
Personally, I would consider "model often brings up goblins for no reason" a feature, not a bug.
First to Play New Beat Saber Pack, Hits Top‑10
New @BeatSaber music pack is out, and I must be one of the first to play, landing a top-10 score that will surely be out of the top 100 by tomorrow. https://t.co/NAy8dp4C66
Xbox Launches Diablo IV Lord of Hatred Dynamic Background
Xbox has released a new Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Dynamic Background for Xbox Series S / X consoles https://t.co/XtKzmAVM9Q
Latin American Game Market Report Highlights Growth Opportunities
Glad to see this special report on the Latin American game market. Aron Garst and the rest of the team worked hard on it. https://t.co/FcQRgG5Syl
Rockstar Must Add Live Service to Maximize GTA
GTA 6 is now only a few months away, and there's one thing Rockstar Games must do if it wants to fully capitalize on game sales. https://t.co/1gcPnmS0M6
Peak Games’ ‘Mafia’ Fuels Turkey’s Booming Gaming Sector
In 2012, Peak Games cofounder Sidar Sahin told the WSJ: “I want a Peak Games mafia.” Peak was acquired by Zynga for $1.85 billion in 2020. Today, more than 65 companies in Turkey trace their lineage back to Peak. Turkey now represents ~4%...
Remote 120Hz XPS Delivers Ultra‑Smooth LAN Racing
Until we can get @TimSweeneyEpic to bring Fortnite to Linux, this is the next best thing: Using that gorgeous 120hz XPS 16" running Omarchy as a remote console for my 5080 racing sim downstairs using Moonlight/Artemis. Unbelievably smooth gameplay over...
Union Accuses Nacon of Killing Spiders Studio
French union representing some Spiders developers blasts Nacon for "murdering" the studio. It says Spiders was not allowed to sign outside deals for contract work and multiple recent games were canceled with no plan B. https://t.co/NxQIdwg4YA
Xbox Employees Receive New Xbox Email Addresses
scoop: Microsoft is giving Xbox employees an Xbox email address. The change is part of scrapping Microsoft Gaming in favor of Xbox and the "We are Xbox" effort. Details here 👇 https://t.co/8vTg135inV
Niche, Low‑Cost, High‑Quality Games Define Gaming’s Future
The future of gaming is filling a niche, making games for less than the gross sales revenue, and making games that are better than everyone else's.
Veteran Exposes Rockstar's Crunch, Surveillance, and Leadership Chaos
Kotaku interviewed an industry veteran with credits on Hitman 3, GTA Online, and more who spent years working on MindsEye. He detailed concerns about crunch, spying on employees, and chaotic leadership that has quietly sidelined Leslie Benzies. https://t.co/fwjFkTsk7d
GTA 6 Release Date Confirmed, Marketing Starts Soon
GTA 6's release date looks more solid than ever, with Take-Two Interactive's boss further suggesting marketing will kick off soon. https://t.co/ujgmBgiG12
PS5 Can Now Run Linux and PC Games
Your PS5 can now transform into a Linux PC. A developer has released a method to get PC games running on a PS5 console with Linux. Details 👇 https://t.co/R5gSyp43vG
Post‑Jam Vibe Games Offer Real Monetization Opportunities
First monetization I'm seeing of #vibejam games I think many can become actually profitable games (and so businesses) after the Vibe Jam ends Just need to figure out what to sell
Voyage Launches First AI‑native Game with Realistic Worlds
In 2021, pre-ChatGPT, @NFX backed @nickwalton00 to build the first AI-native game. They've just launched Voyage. Its World Engine adds what AI games need: worlds that feel real and lived in. 📷📷 @TechCrunch has the story: https://t.co/nDNU3LNCf5
New Steam Controller Improves Ergonomics and Functionality
Soon as I've got the money for it, yes. Love the OG Steam Controller for its customizability and versatility. This one is that + better ergonomics + even more functionality.
Even if Not Primary, Profit Must Remain a Priority
This reminds me of Vampire Saviors developer Poncle telling @thegamebusiness last week "At the moment, profit is not a priority." Guys, you make great games. But if profit is not THE priority for you, it should at the very least (always)...
Vibe Coding Turns Programming Into Reward‑Driven Game
New podcast on vibe coding - A Return to Code. A Return to Coding 00:20 The Personal App Store 03:17 Vibe Coding Is a Video Game with Real-World Rewards 06:22 Pure Software Is Uninvestable 10:33 A Place for Each Model 14:22 AI Is Eager to Please...
From Complex Gaming to Simple Real‑World Connections
btw the only game i'm playing these days is tomodachi life. after playing 200 hours of crimson desert, a game with 100,000 mechanics, the only game to play afterward is a game with zero mechanics. i love my little terrarium...
Excited for Sequel Despite Distracting Original Protagonist
dude i can’t wait. i enjoyed the first one too despite the OC protagonist being a distraction
Twitch Trials Weekly Badge that Boosts Watch Rewards
Twitch is testing a new Weekly Rewards Badge. The badge upgrades the more you watch each week, and rewards additional channel points.
L.A. Noir 2 Uncertain, Future Plans Remain Vague
Will we ever get L.A. Noir 2? Zelnick at iicon: “You never know. The answer broadly is we’re looking at doing something in the future with all of our intellectual property, but nothing to announce.”
Iicon Gathers Gaming CEOs, Ubisoft and Nintendo Leaders
NEW: A dispatch from iicon, the new event that kicked off today in Vegas from the organizers of E3 It's a meeting of captains of industry. At the EA CEO talk I went to this morning, for example, the heads of...
Naughty Dog Staff Split over TLU2's Controversial Death
Former Naughty Dog dev says there was division within the studio about The Last of Us Part 2's controversial death. https://t.co/h7HrW55R3O
Crimson Desert Shines as Ultimate Medieval Cat‑dad Adventure
Crimson Desert seems like the greatest video game of all time because it lets you side-quest as a medieval cat dad (review by @BooneAshworth). https://t.co/wM2NFI8vDU https://t.co/RXI96ZT3m6
Star Fox 64 Launched in Japan, April 27, 1997
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 27, 1997. Star Fox 64 was released in Japan. #Gaming #Technology #History https://t.co/mPMYW29wSC
Physical Games Rarely Need Extra Downloads, Stop Misinformation
this misinformation is pure cope and i’m tired of hearing it especially when it’s not necessary. most physical games come with the game and do not require any downloads. (source: doesitplay) https://t.co/M7qS1pNFvY
Mortal Kombat II Shines with Nonstop Action, Gore, Humor
Mortal Kombat II is a lot of fun. It’s basically just wall to wall fighting the entire time with high stakes and a bare bones story but it works. Katana and Johnny Cage drive that story and provide some excellent...
Kang Makes Grand Entrance at Mortal Kombat II Premiere
Toasty: Ludy Lin, aka Kang, arrives at the party atmosphere-heavy premiere of MORTAL KOMBAT II in Hollywood. https://t.co/Wlt9Ne0Cef
Eager for Steam Controller, Disappointed Valve Overlooked Me
That steam controller looks so good. I’m not usually one to be sad to miss out on review copies, but i am bummed valve skipped over me for this one. Can’t wait to get one. I do wish the sticks...
VibeJam Portal Unexpectedly Transports Drone Sim to F1
✨ Added the #vibejam portal to my drone sim and I immediately ended up being teleported to @dvassallo's F1 sim https://t.co/DQuDv9iXCJ
Microsoft Unveils Dynamic Background for New Xbox Logo
Microsoft is working on a new Xbox Dynamic Background of the new Xbox logo https://t.co/K5eAl1j3HO
Looking Ahead to 2027, Share Your LVL Up Highlights
I can’t wait until 2027. What was your favorite part of this year’s LVL Up Expo?
Dark Pictures Anthology Ventures Into Space, Explains Why
Directive 8020 is the first Dark Pictures Anthology game to be set in space, and I spoke to its executive producer about why they wanted to go there. https://t.co/MxqKeLPtjy
Steam Controller Blurs Line Between Console and PC Gaming
I don't know that any device will ever bridge the living room controller/PC mouse and keyboard divide for me but the Steam Controller is worth paying attention to even at its $100 price tag. Here's Kotaku's interview with one of...
Valve Releases $99 Steam Controller, No Steam Machine
Valve is launching its Steam Controller without the Steam Machine. It'll cost $99 and arrives on May 4th https://t.co/NdzvzIupEb
Kids Will only Value COD4 After Age Eleven
My kids are growing up on CoD 1-3 and they're only getting CoD4 when they can appreciate it when they're 11
Create Playable Browser Games From Simple Text Prompts
Wow... A YC-backed startup just turned game development into a single text box. It's called CodeWisp. Type what you want and it gives you a playable game right in your browser. No Unity. No Godot. No 5 years of tutorials. Just describe...
GTA 6 Drops November 19, 2026 on PS5, Vice City
So what do we know about GTA 6? - Official release date: 19 November 2026 - First released on PS5, then PC - It will take place in Vice City (Southern Florida) - User-generated content within the game, like Roblox - A second trailer...
Older Games Can Outshine Modern Graphics
So it's not just my imagination that some of the older games actually look better than today
Sony Hikes PS5 Prices Across Southeast Asia
Sony announces price increases for the PS5 in Asia Singapore PS5: SGD 849 PS5 Digital: SGD 764 PS5 Pro: SGD 1,167 Malaysia PS5: MYR 2,799 PS5 Digital: MYR 2,499 PS5 Pro: MYR 3,999 Thailand PS5: THB 20,990 PS5 Digital: THB 18,790 PS5 Pro: THB 30,990 Indonesia PS5: IDR 11,399,000 PS5 Digital Edition: IDR 9,999,000 Philippines PS5: PHP...
Most Games, Even on Major Platforms, Fail Financially
And? The vast majority of traditional games "fail", too. For example, there is a broad consensus that over 90% of mobile games bomb commercially. Steam says 40% of all games launched in 2025 did not make back the 100$ platform submission...