Acclaim CEO Has a Message for Fans

Acclaim CEO Has a Message for Fans

On March 4, 2025 spokespersons from famed and newly-resurrected game publisher Acclaim, makers of many great titles dating back to the 80's, announced that they are back. They've said that they are bringing with them the same enthusiasm and culture that made them great. In an interview With...
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...
Review: NASCAR 25 (PlayStation 5)

Review: NASCAR 25 (PlayStation 5)

NASCAR games have struggled to find a footing over the last decade due to what always feels like either a lack of resources to re-create the speed and thrill of the sport accurately or what is likely a small budget with a small release window. With development duties...
Tomonobu Itagaki Has Passed Away

Tomonobu Itagaki Has Passed Away

According to multiple social media reports, Tomonubu Itagaki, Creator and Producer of the Dead or Alive series as well as the modern Ninja Gaiden titles, has passed away at the age of 58. While his cause of death is unknown at this time, he was said to be...
Things at Xbox get Heated

Things at Xbox get Heated

It's no secret upon it's release in 2005, Xbox 360 was facing major issues with what became known as the "Red Ring of Death." According to the official Xbox documentary Power On: The Story of Xbox, the failure rate of the console became nearly 100% in 2007. In...
Ed Fries Looks to His Future

Ed Fries Looks to His Future

In a 2022 interview with 425Business, Xbox Co-Creator Ed Fries was asked what retirement was like following his tenure with Microsoft. Fries said that instead of relaxing, he spent time doubling down his efforts in the gaming and tech sector. When asked how long that will continue, Fries...
Super Smash Bros. Creator on what Keeps Him Motivated

Super Smash Bros. Creator on what Keeps Him Motivated

Following the Super Smash Bros. Invitational at E3 2018, famed Nintendo game developer Masahiro Sakurai was asked, during a Q and A, what keeps him moving forward after all of the success he's already had. Sakurai replied: "I don't think I've ever made something that I'm totally satisfied...
Review: Victrix BFG Reloaded Controller (PS4/PS5)

Review: Victrix BFG Reloaded Controller (PS4/PS5)

Pros: Highly modular, adaptive to any playstyle Hall Effect tech prevents stick drift Comfortable Fightpad for fighting games Long battery life and low-latency wireless Tournament-ready with fast triggers Cons: No haptic feedback or adaptive triggers Customization app is PC-only Larger size may not suit smaller hands The Turtle...
Supermassive Games Announces Layoffs, Delays Next Title

Supermassive Games Announces Layoffs, Delays Next Title

Supermassive Games have announced another round of layoffs. In their statement, the company cites the "challenging and ever-evolving environment" of the games industry. Supermassive Games notes that up to "36 of our current colleagues" will be affected. This marks the second round of layoffs for the studio since...
Nintendo of America President Channels His Inner Mattrick

Nintendo of America President Channels His Inner Mattrick

In an interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser acknowledged that pricing of Nintendo Switch 2 is higher than some consumers would like or can afford. In doing so, critics panned his statement as condescending towards the Nintendo fanbase. Bowser said: "We recognize...