Animal Crossing Almost Had A Better Title In The West But Nintendo Rejected It
Localizing video games can be challenging, and in the case of Animal Crossing, bringing the distinctly Japanese social-sim to the West in 2002 proved to be a Herculean labor. One…
Silksong Might Be The Biggest Indie Release Ever, But Could Stardew Valley Dev’s Next Game Top It?
There's no denying that the hype train for Hollow Knight: Silksong is unlike anything we've ever seen for an indie game. In the days leading up to its release, multiple…
Borderlands 4 Day One Patch Will Help Performance, But Don’t Expect It To Run On Low-Spec Hardware
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has responded to a preview complaining about Borderlands 4's performance. He says that the day one patch will improve performance, but that the game may not…
LEGO SEGA Genesis Controller Is Now Available – But Only as a Gift With Purchase
This new retro gaming LEGO set can only be gotten by spending $130 or more at LEGO Store, for a limited time.
Borderlands 4 Day 1 Patch ‘Does a Lot,’ Randy Pitchford Says, but Don’t Expect Miracles From Older PC Hardware
Gearbox development chief Randy Pitchford has said the inbound Borderlands 4 Day 1 patch “does a lot,” amid concern about the performance of the looter shooter.
I haven’t cared about soulslikes since Elden Ring, but Valor Mortis changed that
I awaken in the bowels of a fog-enveloped forest, surrounded by hundreds of corpses. The bloodied bodies of my countrymen line my path forward, ushering me deeper into the darkness.…
Valheim dev knows its updates are slow and it’s sorry, but there’s a good reason
Releasing new content for a long-running game is a delicate balancing act. Too much too quickly burns players out, and is often seen as an attempt to slap a band…
Switch 2 Game Key Cards May Be Controversial, But Ubisoft Defends Them For Star Wars Outlaws
One Ubisoft developer has explained why Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 will rely on Game Key Cards instead of standard cartridges, citing technical limitations of the console’s physical media.Responding…
Spielberg Wanted To Make A Call Of Duty Movie But Activision Passed, Here’s The Reported Reason Why
Steven Spielberg, the legendary Oscar-winning director, was reportedly interested in directing a Call of Duty movie but it fell apart due to his apparent desire for total control.Matthew Belloni of…
Hell is Us gets a big launch day discount, but you need to be quick
Is there anything better than jumping headfirst into a refreshing game, one that immerses you in an atmospheric and dark world? Yes, definitely, and that’s getting it at a major…