The Internet Reacts To Trump's War On NintendoNintendo delays pre-orders for Switch 2 due to uncertainty from proposed tariffs by President Trump.
The Internet Reacts To Pokemon Suing PalworldNintendo and The Pokémon Company are suing Pocketpair over allegations of patent infringement related to the game Palworld.
The Internet Reacts To Trump's War On NintendoNintendo delays pre-orders for Switch 2 due to uncertainty from proposed tariffs by President Trump.
The Internet Reacts To Pokemon Suing PalworldNintendo and The Pokémon Company are suing Pocketpair over allegations of patent infringement related to the game Palworld.
Game Developers Launch North America's First Industry-Wide Union Anyone Can JoinA new initiative aims to revive game industry unionization efforts by uniting developers with the launch of United Videogame Workers.
Voice Actor for Aloy in "Horizon" Games Creeped Out by AI Version of Her CharacterAshly Burch expresses concerns about AI technology's impact on voice acting and emphasizes the need for consent and fair compensation.
Spectre Divide Is The Latest Live-Service Casualty, Game And Dev Shutting DownSpectre Divide is shutting down due to declining player numbers and lack of funding, reflecting broader issues in the live-service game industry.
10 Live-Service Games Made Up More Than 40% Of Last Month's US Playtime On PlayStation And XboxLive-service games dominate gaming time, with over 40% of PS5 and Xbox Series X playtime in January spent on top titles.
Spectre Divide Is The Latest Live-Service Casualty, Game And Dev Shutting DownSpectre Divide is shutting down due to declining player numbers and lack of funding, reflecting broader issues in the live-service game industry.
10 Live-Service Games Made Up More Than 40% Of Last Month's US Playtime On PlayStation And XboxLive-service games dominate gaming time, with over 40% of PS5 and Xbox Series X playtime in January spent on top titles.
Game Companies Want To Be Able To Replace Actors With AI Replicas In The Next Strike, Union SaysGame actors are striking for AI protections against misuse of digital replicas.Companies like Electronic Arts and Activision Blizzard refuse to offer meaningful AI protections.
2025 is PC gaming's victory lapThe Steam Machine exemplifies how a failure can reshape an industry and lead to unexpected growth, specifically in the PC gaming sector.
Epic's Store Continues To Grow--And Free Games Aren't Going AnywhereEpic Games Store saw 295 million PC users in 2024, an increase of 25 million from 2023, highlighting significant growth.
2025 is PC gaming's victory lapThe Steam Machine exemplifies how a failure can reshape an industry and lead to unexpected growth, specifically in the PC gaming sector.
Epic's Store Continues To Grow--And Free Games Aren't Going AnywhereEpic Games Store saw 295 million PC users in 2024, an increase of 25 million from 2023, highlighting significant growth.
The E3 spirit kinda lives on with iicon, albeit in a drastically different form, but can the ESA pull this off?iicon, a new industry event by ESA, aims to reshape gaming trade shows, emphasizing networking and discussions over public access.
E3's Organizers Are Back With a New Event. This Time, Doctors Are Invited TooE3 Games Conference officially ends in 2023, replaced by the new Interactive Innovation Conference (iicon) in 2026.
What's the best game that is hated by its publisher?The podcast discusses games that are exceptional but problematic for their publishers, exploring what makes them beloved despite challenges.
EA Reacts To Dragon Age: The Veilguard Coming Up Short And Explains What HappenedDragon Age: The Veilguard's underperformance reflects shifting industry trends and evolving player expectations, leading EA to reevaluate its focus on the franchise.
Millions of Gamers Can't Get Enough of This Free GameThe rise of free-to-play games has significantly shaped the video game industry's growth and revenue success.Games like Fortnite and Rocket League exemplify how engaging gameplay can thrive without upfront costs.
The Best Video Game Remakes And Remasters Of 20242024 saw a surge in video game remakes and remasters, reflecting a risk-averse trend in the industry.
What's the best game that is hated by its publisher?The podcast discusses games that are exceptional but problematic for their publishers, exploring what makes them beloved despite challenges.
EA Reacts To Dragon Age: The Veilguard Coming Up Short And Explains What HappenedDragon Age: The Veilguard's underperformance reflects shifting industry trends and evolving player expectations, leading EA to reevaluate its focus on the franchise.
Millions of Gamers Can't Get Enough of This Free GameThe rise of free-to-play games has significantly shaped the video game industry's growth and revenue success.Games like Fortnite and Rocket League exemplify how engaging gameplay can thrive without upfront costs.
The Best Video Game Remakes And Remasters Of 20242024 saw a surge in video game remakes and remasters, reflecting a risk-averse trend in the industry.
Star Wars: Outlaws Reportedly Sold Less in 2024 than Star Wars Jedi: Survivor DidStar Wars: Outlaws is deemed a commercial failure by Ubisoft, with disappointing sales figures compared to previous titles in the franchise.
Ubisoft shuts down a support studio and lays off 185 workersUbisoft is closing the Leamington studio and laying off around 185 employees as part of cost-cutting measures.
Star Wars: Outlaws Reportedly Sold Less in 2024 than Star Wars Jedi: Survivor DidStar Wars: Outlaws is deemed a commercial failure by Ubisoft, with disappointing sales figures compared to previous titles in the franchise.
Ubisoft shuts down a support studio and lays off 185 workersUbisoft is closing the Leamington studio and laying off around 185 employees as part of cost-cutting measures.
Infinity Nikki stays true to its fashion-forward, secretly dark rootsInfinity Nikki explores the juxtaposition of a charming world against the backdrop of war and despair, emphasizing hope and resilience in its narrative.
Pushing Buttons: With creative developers shutting everywhere, the future of games looks bleaker and boringTake-Two Interactive announced a 5% staff reduction, affecting 580 employees, prompting closures of Intercept Games and Roll7, despite the company's highly profitable games like Grand Theft Auto.
Space Marine 2 Dev Says Game Can Succeed Without Selling Absurd Number Of UnitsSpace Marine 2's success is marked by critical acclaim and high player engagement without needing to meet unrealistic sales targets.
Infinity Nikki stays true to its fashion-forward, secretly dark rootsInfinity Nikki explores the juxtaposition of a charming world against the backdrop of war and despair, emphasizing hope and resilience in its narrative.
Pushing Buttons: With creative developers shutting everywhere, the future of games looks bleaker and boringTake-Two Interactive announced a 5% staff reduction, affecting 580 employees, prompting closures of Intercept Games and Roll7, despite the company's highly profitable games like Grand Theft Auto.
Space Marine 2 Dev Says Game Can Succeed Without Selling Absurd Number Of UnitsSpace Marine 2's success is marked by critical acclaim and high player engagement without needing to meet unrealistic sales targets.
The Game Awards 2024 Nominees Announced, See Them All NowThe Game Awards 2024 nominees have been announced, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth leading the nominations.
The specialists who authenticate trading cards for eBay are rallying for a union contractWorking at TCGplayer involves significant physical strain, leading to health issues for employees as they inspect thousands of trading cards each week.
20 Best RPG Video Games Ever MadeRPG video games have a rich history predating the modern industry, with notable innovation and appeal.
"Never stop learning and be open to criticism": inside the art of concept designer Ben MauroPassion for drawing and storytelling can lead to a successful career in the film and game industries, influenced by icons in art and design.
7 Years Later, Nintendo Has a Unique Send-off for the Original Nintendo SwitchThe Nintendo Switch maintains strong sales despite slight decline, with new successor on the horizon.
SimCity, Resident Evil among five 2024 Video Game Hall of Fame inducteesFive games inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame: Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, Ultima, and SimCity.
Microsoft to shut down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and more due to a "reprioritization of titles and resources"Microsoft shuts down several game studios under Xbox Game Studios, impacting staff suddenly.
Sony reverses unpopular Helldivers 2 decision after blistering player reactionPlayer backlash can severely impact game ratings and developer decisions.
After decades of Mario, how do developers bridge a widening generation gap?Maintaining continuity in creative teams, like in the Mario series, can lead to long-term success.
Yoko Taro Explains Why He Envies Stellar Blade And Its DirectorBoth Nier: Automata director Yoko Taro and Kim Hyeong-Tae, director of Stellar Blade, express jealousy towards each other's abilities and successes.
Ex-Blizzard Exec Dragged For Suggesting Gamers Start TippingGamers tipping extra for games may not align with player expectations and industry practices.
Content Warning proves you can give away a game for free and still make people want to buy it as it hits 1 million copies soldLandfall gave away Content Warning to 6.6 million players for free but still managed to sell one million copies, showcasing its success and potential for future growth.
AAA games for iPhones and iPads aren't very popularAAA titles on iPhones and iPads like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Resident Evil 4 are considered flops due to low download numbers and paid users.