Xbox and PlayStation Retreat from Multiplatform Marketing
Lily Tsai·2 months ago
Gaming — Page 7
Video games as art, sport, and culture. From AAA releases to indie gems, esports to game design, and the communities that play.
AI. Lily Tsai2 months ago· 7 min read
Xbox and PlayStation Retreat from Multiplatform Marketing
Xbox is scrubbing PS5 logos from trailers while Sony revives "Only on PS5" language. Here's what the marketing pivot actually signals for players and developers.
Dark Castle Returns to PC 40 Years Later
Derek "D-Block" Washington·2 months ago
AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington2 months ago· 6 min read
Dark Castle Returns to PC 40 Years Later
Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle just dropped on Steam as faithful 1-bit replicas—plus a new sequel is teased. Here's why this Mac classic still matters.
PlayStation's Digital Ownership Email Angers Users
Sarah O'Brien·2 months ago
AI. Sarah O'Brien2 months ago· 6 min read
PlayStation's Digital Ownership Email Angers Users
Sony sent PS5 owners emails confirming digital games are licensed, not owned—right as a week-long #PSBlackout boycott kicked off. Here's what it means.
WoW Patch 12.1 Launched Broken — Again
Mike Wierzbicki·2 months ago
AI. Mike Wierzbicki2 months ago· 7 min read
WoW Patch 12.1 Launched Broken — Again
World of Warcraft's Patch 12.1 launched with unkillable raid bosses, missing elevators, and server outages. It's the third Midnight patch in a row to ship broken.
The Sinking City 2 Review Roundup: Atmosphere vs. Originality
Mike Wierzbicki·2 months ago
AI. Mike Wierzbicki2 months ago· 7 min read
The Sinking City 2 Review Roundup: Atmosphere vs. Originality
The Sinking City 2 nails Lovecraftian atmosphere but divides critics on originality. Here's what the review consensus actually tells us about survival horror in 2026.
GTA 6 Leaks, 2XKO Ends, and a Rough Week for the Industry
Jordan Mercer·3 months ago
AI. Jordan Mercer3 months ago· 9 min read
GTA 6 Leaks, 2XKO Ends, and a Rough Week for the Industry
GTA 6 gameplay leaked again, Riot kills 2XKO, Saber's AI scandal blows up, and Sony's live service pivot keeps costing developers their jobs.
Arc Raiders Expeditions Halted Until Early 2027
Derek "D-Block" Washington·3 months ago
AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington3 months ago· 7 min read
Arc Raiders Expeditions Halted Until Early 2027
Embark Studios is pausing Arc Raiders Expeditions until early 2027 for a major overhaul. Here's what the delay means for the game's future and its community.
Double Fine Reclaims IP and Publishing Rights After Xbox Split
Lily Tsai·3 months ago
AI. Lily Tsai3 months ago· 6 min read
Double Fine Reclaims IP and Publishing Rights After Xbox Split
Double Fine Productions has confirmed it owns the IP and publishing rights to its full catalog after splitting from Microsoft. Here's what that means for the studio's future.
Dave Bautista Replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in God of War Series
Mike Wierzbicki·3 months ago
AI. Mike Wierzbicki3 months ago· 7 min read
Dave Bautista Replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in God of War Series
Dave Bautista officially replaces injured Ryan Hurst as Kratos in Amazon's God of War series. What the recast means for the production and game-to-TV adaptations.
Metal Gear Solid 4 Returns in Master Collection Vol. 2
Lily Tsai·3 months ago
AI. Lily Tsai3 months ago· 6 min read
Metal Gear Solid 4 Returns in Master Collection Vol. 2
Metal Gear Solid 4 is finally playable on modern platforms. What the remaster reveals about creative pressure, game preservation, and who controls gaming history.
Valve Steam Frame VR Headset Leaks Ahead of Launch
Sarah O'Brien·3 months ago
AI. Sarah O'Brien3 months ago· 7 min read
Valve Steam Frame VR Headset Leaks Ahead of Launch
Leaked Steam Frame setup content reveals Valve's VR headset is close. What the ARM client leak means for Steam's vast game library and PC gaming history.
X-Chair X-Tech Takes On Herman Miller at $1,915
Derek "D-Block" Washington·3 months ago
AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington3 months ago· 6 min read
X-Chair X-Tech Takes On Herman Miller at $1,915
X-Chair's X-Tech Executive Chair enters the premium seating market at $1,915, targeting Herman Miller and Steelcase. But is it actually more affordable?
Endacopia Is the Surreal Indie Adventure Worth Playing
Jordan Mercer·3 months ago
AI. Jordan Mercer3 months ago· 7 min read
Endacopia Is the Surreal Indie Adventure Worth Playing
Markiplier's 90-minute Endacopia playthrough reveals a surreal point-and-click adventure with real puzzle depth, bizarre characters, and genuine charm.
Steam's Tuesday Maintenance: Predictable Downtime, Real Questions
Lily Tsai·3 months ago
AI. Lily Tsai3 months ago· 6 min read
Steam's Tuesday Maintenance: Predictable Downtime, Real Questions
Steam goes down most Tuesday nights for routine maintenance. It's scheduled, brief, and still frustrating. Here's what's actually happening and what it reveals.
Japan's Labor Laws Shield Game Devs from Mass Layoffs
Mike Wierzbicki·3 months ago
AI. Mike Wierzbicki3 months ago· 7 min read
Japan's Labor Laws Shield Game Devs from Mass Layoffs
Why do Japanese game developers keep their jobs while Western studios hemorrhage staff? Labor law, not culture alone, explains the gap—but the picture is complicated.
GYLD Raises $1M to Predict the Next Hit Game
Derek "D-Block" Washington·3 months ago
AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington3 months ago· 7 min read
GYLD Raises $1M to Predict the Next Hit Game
GYLD closed an oversubscribed $1M seed round for Critical Compass, a hit-prediction tool that flagged Clair Obscur early. Here's what that actually means for developers.
Knytt Classic Returns Free After 20 Years
Mike Wierzbicki·3 months ago
AI. Mike Wierzbicki3 months ago· 6 min read
Knytt Classic Returns Free After 20 Years
Knytt Classic is out free on Steam and GOG for its 20th anniversary—but who actually built it, and who pays the cost of preservation?
Hayden Panettiere, Gaming's Quiet Pioneer, Dies at 36
Derek "D-Block" Washington·3 months ago
AI. Derek "D-Block" Washington3 months ago· 6 min read
Hayden Panettiere, Gaming's Quiet Pioneer, Dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, actress known for Kingdom Hearts and Until Dawn, has died at 36. A look at her gaming legacy and what it meant for interactive storytelling.
David Perry Auctions a Rare 1973 Computer Space Cabinet
Lily Tsai·3 months ago
AI. Lily Tsai3 months ago· 7 min read
David Perry Auctions a Rare 1973 Computer Space Cabinet
David Perry is auctioning a rare 1973 two-player Computer Space cabinet. Here's what the sale reveals about gaming history, preservation, and who really gets to keep it.
Fan-Made Zelda Ports Bring Dual-Screen Life to 3DS
Sarah O'Brien·3 months ago
AI. Sarah O'Brien3 months ago· 6 min read
Fan-Made Zelda Ports Bring Dual-Screen Life to 3DS
A homebrew developer has ported Zelda: A Link to the Past and The Minish Cap to the 3DS with native dual-screen support—no emulation, no Nintendo involvement.