How Iwata Convinced Reggie to Join Nintendo

How Iwata Convinced Reggie to Join Nintendo

In his book Changing the Game, Retired President of Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime references what it took for him to leave the hospitality industry and join a video game company. During the recruiting process, Fils-Aime confided in his mentors and colleagues in similar positions that he'd been...
When Ken Lobb Headed to Xbox

When Ken Lobb Headed to Xbox

While he was Head of Game Development at Nintendo, Ken Lobb had a secret. When he got home at night, he was playing Xbox. His interest in Microsoft's debut console was due to the power and ease of development for the system, as well as his familiarity with...
Cliff Blezinski on the Genesis of Fortnite

Cliff Blezinski on the Genesis of Fortnite

To celebrate a new season of Fortnite as well as the new OG Fortnite permanent game mode, let's take a step back to where it all began; the Spike TV Video Game Awards in 2011. What's become lost to history is the fact that Fortnite started out as...
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...
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...
Review: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (PC)

Review: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (PC)

When the menu loaded in for the first time and CKY’s “96 Quite Bitter Beings” started playing, it felt like I was transported back to high school, playing THPS on my buddy’s GameCube in his parent’s basement. The nostalgia hit hard, and I loved it. Review PC Specs:...
Review: Trident’s Tale (PlayStation 5)

Review: Trident’s Tale (PlayStation 5)

Big into single-player games? Are you looking to sail the seas? Looking to find hidden buried treasure where X marks the spot? Fight scary sea monsters from the depths of the ocean? Or perhaps raid ships to collect resources? Then you need to step into the fun world...
Review: Turtle Beach Airlite Fit Headset (Nintendo Switch)

Review: Turtle Beach Airlite Fit Headset (Nintendo Switch)

When I initially picked up the Turtle Beach Airlite Fit headset for Nintendo Switch, I'll admit to keeping my expectations in check. Turtle Beach produces wonderful audio gear, but budget headsets often feel like a compromise. Yet after spending some quality time with this headset, I can confidently...
Review: Turtle Beach Rematch Controller (Nintendo Switch)

Review: Turtle Beach Rematch Controller (Nintendo Switch)

Turtle Beach is coming out of the gates swinging with it's 2025 device rollout, hitting the ground running with devices for Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox. Included in the Nintendo Switch lineup is the Rematch controller that comes in two flavors; Invincible Mario and Super Mario Star. We...