In a new YouTube video detailing game design pitfalls that regularly derail game development projects, Fallout co-creator and veteran RPG designer Tim Cain said one of the most common issues in game design stems from neglecting an overlooked skill: Knowing when to stop. “As a very wise designer once told me, ‘A game that includes…
You don’t have to stop me if you’ve heard this one before, because I know you have: As the US and Israel continue their bombing campaign of Iran, clips from videogames are being shared on social media as actual combat footage. The most recent example was posted on February 28 by TheUnHeard_One, a self-described MAGA…
The Marathon server slam is over, and now begins the awkward gap between playtest shutdown and its full release on March 5. Throughout the weekend, Bungie published daily recaps of feedback it’s considering and bugs addressed, culminating in a “Weekend Feedback Recap” article published on social channels today. “Many Runners have maxed out their Faction…
Just five days after filing for insolvency, publisher and peripheral maker Nacon has postponed its Nacon Connect showcase, which had been set to take place on March 4, because, well, it just filed for insolvency. “Faced with a difficult economic environment for the company, we are choosing to focus our resources on upcoming releases and…
From the arcade to hand-held consoles, the gaming experience has always thrived on rewards, and this is one thing that will likely never change. Bonus mechanics, whether physical credits or digital spins, are central to player engagement, driving repeat play and long-term loyalty as players keep coming back for more. But is this a good…
Green light. After last week’s 3DS 15th anniversary, we knew it was only a matter of time before another big hardware birthday sent us spiralling; we just didn’t expect it to come this quickly. Today marks 20 years since the launch of the DS Lite in Japan — a fact that we are totally comfortable…
Category: PC Gaming Coming Home – World of Warcraft: Midnight’s New Housing Feature Adds a Cozy Paradise Within Azeroth Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Published March 2, 2026 Summary Housing allows you to take a break from your many adventures in Azeroth and decorate a place you can call home, be it in Razorwind Shores…
Between metroidvania Sons of Sparta, a remake of the original trilogy, and a bold new vision of clean-and-dadly Kratos, my cup runneth over with God of War news right now. And yet, somehow, there is more. Internet detectives—that is, people who look at LinkedIn—have spotted a now-deleted page on the profile of a (purported) senior…
Once upon a time, I had a mid-range gaming laptop, a cheap drawing tablet, and a creative dream eternally constricted by all the dang wires. The latest luxurious Strix Halo 2-in-1 laptop from Lenovo would’ve been the dream for my younger self—though likely would’ve fallen far outside her budget. The just announced Lenovo Yoga Pro…
As much as I like the sound of bedtime gaming, I haven’t yet committed to a handheld gaming PC of my own. Part of that is down to pricing, but a not insignificant part of it is also to do with the question of long-term hardware support. Lenovo, for one, is saying it’s in the…