Three‑minute FACEIT Queue: A Criminal Offense
The people that wait the full 3 minutes to connect to the server in FACEIT matches deserve jail time.
3 Billion Gamers Driving Mainstream Commerce Transformation
There are a lot of gamers now in the world, exceeding 3b by some counts. And this is spilling into mainstream commerce. Gaming is more than simple fun and games – it has transformative power. @forbes https://t.co/O0ThqFt9cQ
Dead as Disco Poised to Become Instant Hit
Dead as Disco is an incredibly promising beat 'em up game, and after 20 hours of playtime in the demo, I'm convinced it'll be an instant hit. https://t.co/M1fKuxWHrV
Sony Inzone H6 Air Redefines Open‑Back Gaming Audio
The Sony Inzone H6 Air sets a new standard for open-back gaming audio with its pristine sound and premium design. https://t.co/qgO3JDHrwS
Thanks to Animgraph2 Playtesters for Their Valuable Service
Shout-out to all the people playtesting the animgraph2 branch. You are doing us all a service.
Gaming in 2036: Pragmata on Max Settings
pragmata is fun af. waited for the pc release so i can fire up path tracing. this is actually the first time im starting a new modern game by cranking all the settings to max, as opposed to going back...
Relief of a Week Off Amid Micromanagement
i’m actually relieved to get ONE WEEK OFF from crimson desert drastically improving but it’s funny they had to check in with us as if we’re insecure partners who will go crazy if we don’t get an update from her...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins BAFTA Game of Year
Congrats again to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, for sweeping the big awards. It won BAFTA's game of the year award. https://t.co/ebWUZDtOLo
ANZ Indie Gems Shine at ALT:GAMES Parramatta
So many lovely games from Australia & New Zealand at ALT:GAMES in Parramatta :D https://t.co/IgZ1ZMD7gq
91‑Year‑Old Gamer Tops Washington Post’s Most‑Read Stories
My piece on the 91-year-old gamer is the most read article on Washington Post now. https://t.co/qhYO1tHyXu
Exynos 2600 Beats Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 by 20fps
Exynos 2600 once again outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in gaming Achieving 102fps, over 20fps more than the 8 Elite Gen 5, is an incredible result From @ luancastro_lc on X
YouTube Adds Playables, Gifts, and Full Audio Library
A few things our @youtube teams launched this week: 🕹️ @youtubecreators can now play select games (Playables) directly from their mobile vertical livestreams, easily connecting with their audiences at any time, any place. 🎁 We're rolling out Gifts to horizontal livestreams...
Billion-Dollar Success Came From Streaming Life Nonstop
Everyone thinks you need a 'brilliant idea' to start a business. But Justin Kan's $970M company started by strapping a camera to his head and live-streaming his entire life 24/7. Here's how a real-life Truman Show turned into a billion dollar...
ZywOo's Silent Focus Nets 7 Pistols Kills
ZywOo looking determined as fuck. The guys got 7 kills over both pistols, doesn't cheer, doesn't smile. Just locked in to take care of business.
Xbox Mode Arrives in Windows 11 Release Preview
Microsoft’s Xbox mode is now rolling out to Windows 11 Release Preview, so not long until everyone gets it https://t.co/tqVkRwFRFr
Black Cat's New Pose Sparks Buzz in Marvel Rivals
The latest Marvel Rivals season update has finally arrived alongside the addition of Black Cat, but it's her character selection pose that has players talking. https://t.co/mUG6HQsXk7
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/Vw2wAUKY3h #games #puzzles #linkedin https://t.co/m6kdIccjKG
Meta Raises Quest 3 Prices Amid RAM Shortage
The Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S are getting more expensive as Meta blames the RAM crisis. https://t.co/MHeugLfyc7
New Book Maps Power, Money, Politics in Esports
Geopolitical Economy of Esports Book publication, 6th May Examines convergence of power, money, politics and business in this fast growing sector Sections: -General introduction -China -Saudi Arabia -Asia -Europe & rest of world https://t.co/ZEI85yArWJ https://t.co/54Uxrn38W6
Speaking at ALT:GAMES, Exploring Indie Game Gems
Tomorrow and Sunday, I’ll attend ALT:GAMES and check out cool indie games and will do a talk as well :D @AppleBee180 https://t.co/t11yw4I1mX
Classic Game Soundtracks Still Captivate Me Today
Civilization IV - that Baba Yetu song Also Starcraft II - still watch some today
Mega Ramp Survival: Fun Even After Bus Knockouts
Mega Ramp Survival is so much fun. I have been knocked out by the bus way too many times. 8671-2143-9286
Undisclosed Bot Matches Spark Lawsuit Between Skillz and Papaya
If you're supposed to be playing against humans and the game company is matching you with bots without telling you, then you're going to wind up in court. That's why Skillz is suing Papaya. https://t.co/6wQ6fvXbdj
Prince's 1994 Paisley Park Game Merged Music and Puzzles
In '94, Prince released a graphic adventure video game where players explored the different rooms of Paisley Park & solved puzzles to collect the 5 pieces of Prince’s symbol. Inside the rooms were interactive media including songs, music videos &...
Apple’s App Store Turns Death Star, Smothers AI Competition
Apple has gone from being the App DMV to being the App Death Star. After unlawfully suppressing Fortnite for years, they’re now killing off a new generation of law-abiding AI apps for the simple reason that they compete with Apple’s...
Ruling Allows Link-Out, Not In-App Payments, Violates
This isn’t a valid interpretation of the most recent Epic Games v. Apple ruling and my belief is that CalAI was in violation of App Store policy: - the ruling forces Apple to allow link-out, not alternative payments in in-app webviews -...
Network Effects and Exclusives Outweigh Digital Library Loss
Lots of good points here but I still fundamentally disagree with the Phil Spencer line that failure was inevitable after losing the digital library race in the PS4 generation. It's a factor for sure, but I think broader network effects...
Adventure Photography Game Tops Yearly Ratings
An Adventure Photography Game Has Quietly Become The Highest-Rated Game Of The Year https://t.co/deegFlsrX7 @sigonogames @SigonoScott @ShueishaGamesJP
First Look: Metro 2039 Arrives This Winter
First images from Metro 2039, coming this winter from 4A Games for PC, Xbox and PlayStation.
My Tomodachi Life Is Hilariously Off the Rails
I hope your Tomodachi Life is as off the rails as mine. ❤️ #tomodachilife #videogames #kindafunny
Ludwig Challenged to Conquer Eve and Return in KSP
I was so entertained watching @LudwigAhgren and @michaelreeves watch Artemis II reentry and splashdown. Ludwig, I know you love video game challenges... I hereby challenge you to land on Eve and return back to Kerbin in Kerbal Space Program. DO...
Remembering the Legendary Yongsan iPark Esports Studio
10 years ago the most legendary esports studio of all time closed. New OGN location (while it lasted) was nice, but you can never beat the magic that the Yongsan iPark Mall studio had. If walls could talk... https://t.co/0zqM6zMPBL
Metro 2039 Revives Series' Bleak Post‑Apocalyptic Atmosphere
Metro’s particular style of post-apocalyptic bleakness and misery is back with Metro 2039, and I’ve already reinstalled Metro Exodus to get in the mood. https://t.co/CbYJVKrEPU
Epic Games HR Chief Departs, Company Offers No Comment
The head of HR at Epic Games is no longer at the company. Her last day was April 15 but the Fortnite maker declined to elaborate further. https://t.co/pwzisIXP2c
Mii Interactions Took Six Years to Perfect, Says Lead Programmer
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream lead programmer Takaomi Ueno has said one of the most challenging aspects of development was Mii interactions and that it took around "six or seven years" to get right. https://t.co/Wx0vgq0II5
Xbox's New Chief Asha Sharma Prioritizes Platform Foundations
Microsoft’s new Xbox chief starts making her mark. In this week's Notepad 📒 I reveal more of Asha Sharma's Xbox memo, including a "deeper investment in the Xbox platform foundations." Live now for subscribers 👇 https://t.co/hA5cQ2CL1M
Lana Del Rey Sings Theme for New 007 Game
Lana Del Rey is set to perform the theme song for the new 007 game First Light. https://t.co/xRA8WztZG5
Indie Teams Drive Innovation as AAA Layoffs Rise
Interestingly the innovation is in the frontier with indie teams and vibe coding, while AAA just sheds more and more jobs.
Free Report Reveals Games Dominating Asia and MENA
We've just released a FREE report in collaboration with mindGAME that looks at video games that over index in Asia & MENA. We spotlight titles that are more popular in these markets compared to global performance. https://t.co/avAuDV5PTQ
EA President, Naughty Dog Co‑Founder, Analyst Headline Summer Game Fest
Speakers for @TheGameBusiness Live as part of @SummerGameFest on Monday, June 8 in L.A. have been announced. - Laura Miele, president of EA Entertainment - Jason Rubin, co-founder of Naughty Dog - Matthew Ball, analyst Industry tickets now available: https://t.co/vmwVhXxqmW https://t.co/4tfkg0hDmo
Legends Unite at BAFTA Games Quiz, Fun Over Finish
Had a blast with a bunch of legends at the @bafta Games Quiz - swipe to meet my team and find out our bubby-winning team name (makes up for us coming 4th!) Brilliant hosting and questions by @aliplumb and first...
Marathon's Faction Intros Showcase Cohesive, Stunning Visual Style
Obsessed with the visual style of the new Bungie game, Marathon. Here are the faction intros as a taste of the varied yet cohesive visual language employed throughout the game. SO. MUCH. STYLE. https://t.co/f7r3uGadFr
Invite Friends to Play NYT Crossplay One‑On‑One
https://t.co/288OAr1u1m Be my friend on The New York Times Crossplay app so we can play one-on-one in this word game.
Reviving Classics Prioritize Gameplay Feel Over Pure Immersion
Was similar with Kunitsu-Gami. Also coming at a time when Okami and Onimusha are coming back. A focus on feel and mechanics over immersion for immersion's sake.
AI Still Struggles to Outsmart New Video Games
Why #AI still can't beat a new video game by NYU Tandon School of Engineering @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/6eZFzHWTA9 #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #MI https://t.co/avkWkt2vv7
Only Full Commitment Guarantees True Maxing
If you're not maxmaxxing, then anything else you maxx will not actually be maxed. Let that sink in.
50 Cent Heads Street Fighter Pop‑up, Trailer Drops Tomorrow
50 Cent has taken over the #StreetFighter pop-up event at #CinemaCon. They just showed the new trailer - drops tomorrow. It’s awesome. https://t.co/NKrI4y2V6t
Xbox's Co‑Dev Cycle Recycles Tech Across Studios
Matt Booty shares examples of how Xbox co-dev has evolved over the past five years with all of its acquisitions. Prime anecdote is State of Decay 3 persistent world tech being used for Grounded 2, than improved, then sent back...
Expect Insane Creations in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Y'all are gonna make some INSANE stuff in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. #kindafunny #videogames #review
Studio‑Hardware Collaboration Faces Launch Lineup Test
Matt Booty briefly mentions the reveal of Project Helix last month and talks about studios working alongside the hardware teams as one of the strengths of Xbox. Given the launch lineup struggles over two generations, that will actually be the...