Review: NASCAR 26 (PlayStation 5)

Review: NASCAR 26 (PlayStation 5)

When evaluating the modern landscape of motorsport simulation, it is impossible to ignore the monumental strides developers have made in bridging the gap between virtual entertainment and real-world racing. We have been eagerly anticipating the next massive leap forward for stock car racing, and that moment has finally...
Review: Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Headset (Switch 2)

Review: Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Headset (Switch 2)

With the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, the demand for versatile, high-quality audio gear has never been higher. Enter the Turtle Beach Stealth 500—the very first officially licensed wireless headset specifically tailored for Nintendo's newest console. Priced competitively and packed with premium-tier features, it aims to redefine...
Warren Spector’s Introduction to Seamus Blackley

Warren Spector’s Introduction to Seamus Blackley

At E3 2001, XBox co-creator Seamus Blackley approached famed game developer Warren Spector inside the Microsoft booth. Instead of exchanging pleasantries, Seamus grabbed Warren by the shoulders and planted his face three inches from Warren’s saying, “Look me in the eyes and tell me you’re going to make Thief...
This Day in Gaming: Disney Infinity Invades the Industry

This Day in Gaming: Disney Infinity Invades the Industry

Disney Infinity, a creation of Disney Interactive and Avalanche Software, was released among the “toys-to-life” craze in 2013. A product launch happened on a day that proved to be highly successful for Disney, as the company got to tap into the “back-to-school” season and “holiday shopping” period. The...
Early XBox History

Early XBox History

Working to grab developers' attention with the newly-approved Xbox project, Co-Creator Seamus Blackley approached developer Oddworld with the concept. When asked by Oddworld executives about capabilities that far exceeded any console at the time, Seamus replied, "Dude, you're f..king high!"
Interview: Walter Day

Interview: Walter Day

Whether he’s in his iconic black-and-white referee stripes or meticulously verifying a world record, Walter Day is the undisputed "Patriarch of Video Gaming." As the founder of Twin Galaxies and the artist behind Arcades and Love Songs, Day didn't just track high scores; he turned competitive gaming into...
Turtle Beach Celebrates MAR10 Day

Turtle Beach Celebrates MAR10 Day

Turtle Beach Celebrates MAR10 Day with Brand New Switch 2 Peripherals and a Massive Accessory Sale [Insert Hero Image: Group shot of MAR10 Day Deals or Mario & Luigi Rematch Controller] Just in time for Mario Day, Turtle Beach is giving Nintendo fans a lot to celebrate. The...
The Game Industry has Lost Two Legends

The Game Industry has Lost Two Legends

The video game industry has lost two idustry icons in less than a week. It's a week of deep mourning as these industry legends had contributed to not only the birth of an industry, but also to modern gaming as well. On February 10, Shutaro Iida, the brilliant...
Min Kim Pays Tribute to Vince Zampella

Min Kim Pays Tribute to Vince Zampella

During the D.I.C.E. Awards, game industry legend Vince Zampella was memorialized in a touching tribune by Min Kim of Bonfire Studios. During his speech, Kim touched on how dedicated and unselfish Vince was, always pushing the spotlight way from himself and shining it on the team. In an...