Remedy CEO Steps Down After FBC: Firebreak Comes Up Short
Alan Wake developer Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that CEO Tero Virtala has stepped down, effective immediately. The announcement came just days after Remedy confirmed that the studio's latest release, FBC:…
Devs Who Don’t Embrace AI Are Selling Themselves Short, Ex-God Of War Dev Says
A veteran high-ranking game developer has sounded off on the use of artificial intelligence systems in gaming, saying developers who fail to adopt the technology run the risk of selling…
Former God of War Dev On the Use of AI in Games Development: “If We Don’t Embrace It, We’re Selling Ourselves Short”
AI is a tool that’s “going to evolve whether you’re onboard with it or not.”
Shack Chat: What should be the next Nintendo Pictures Short?
On the heels of the release of the Close to Me short, the Shack staff opines on what could be next from Nintendo Pictures.
Dune Awakening is down to its lowest price yet, but only for a short time
Dune Awakening just got a discount worthy of the Lisan al-Gaib, with such sandworm-sized deal that it's down to its lowest price ever.
Nintendo Finally Comments on This Week’s ‘Closer to You’ Pikmin Videos, Reveals They’re the First Short Films From Nintendo Pictures
Nintendo has at last offered something of an explanation for its mysterious short film project 'Closer to You', which debuted this week and was later revealed as featuring Pikmin.
UPDATE: Nintendo Releases New Version Of Animated Short ‘Close To You’ Confirming It Was Pikmin All Along
Update October 8, 2025: Nintendo has released an updated version of the Close to You animated short that confirms the presence of Pikmin. However, the video is only available to…
Nintendo releases new version of ‘Close to You’ short filled with Pikmin
While there were hints of Pikmin in the original, this version of the short is filled with them interacting with various objects.
Nintendo Reveals Mysterious Animated Short is Indeed a New Pikmin Tease
Nintendo has just revealed a fresh version of yesterday's mysterious animated short film that featured a toddler taking their first steps — now with a small army of Pikmin visible.