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...
Sneak Peek at our Interview with Walter Day

Sneak Peek at our Interview with Walter Day

A sneak peek at our interview with Walter Day, the father of eSports. In our conversation, Walter reveals never before heard details of the beginnings of competitive gaming. More will be revealed in the coming days.
Review: Cairn (Playstation 5)

Review: Cairn (Playstation 5)

Cairn, the latest outing from The Game Bakers (creators of Furi and Haven), is not a game you play to relax—at least, not in the traditional sense. It is a survival-climber that demands your full attention, turning every inch of vertical rock into a life-or-death puzzle. It is...
This Day in Gaming History: A Cult Classic Launches in Japan

This Day in Gaming History: A Cult Classic Launches in Japan

On January 22, 1985, Nintendo released Balloon Fight for the Famicom in Japan. While it might look like a simple arcade port on the surface, this title stands as a monument to the programming genius of the late Satoru Iwata and a pivotal moment for Nintendo’s R&D1 team....
Amazon Games Confirms 2027 Shutdown for New World: Aeternum

Amazon Games Confirms 2027 Shutdown for New World: Aeternum

It’s a tough week for the New World community. After years of exploring Aeternum, the end of the road has officially been marked on the map. Amazon Games has confirmed that the servers for New World: Aeternum will permanently go dark on January 31, 2027. For those of...