I enjoy a good traced ray, AI-upscaled texture, or ‘hallucinated’ frame as much as the next person, but I think pixel art remains an important part of any art team’s tool kit. Pixel art offers far more than a nostalgic throwback appeal, capable of a level of expression that would give even the most photorealistic…
Digital gaming has developed faster than any other form of entertainment. From the days of old screens and clunky controllers to today’s slick, mobile-first gaming experiences, the industry has seen incredible changes. However, one area that doesn’t often get the attention it deserves is how we manage identity and transactions in online gaming. …
Hello from GDC 2015! About a year ago, we unveiled a prototype for Project Morpheus, the virtual reality system for PS4. Since then, we’ve been hard at work making the system even better. I’m pleased to return to GDC with an update on our progress, bringing us one step closer to its consumer release. We…
It’s happening! Retailers in the US are reportedly starting to receive stock of the Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of the console’s launch on 5th June 2025. This is according to a new post on Reddit (thanks, Stealth40k) from user sadgepvc, who states that a Target branch they work at has received a total of 40…
It was only a brief mention, but in Microsoft’s recent earnings call, Microsoft Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Amy Hood explained that the ongoing memory crisis is expected to impact revenue from Windows purchases. Specifically, that is, from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). “Windows OEM revenue,” Hood says, “should decline in the high teens with roughly six…
Sanity is for the weak! Warhammer, I have to say, is something that I’ve only come to really appreciate properly in recent times. I was never particularly bothered until I picked up a big starter pack of wee guys and big monsters to paint (y’know, for my kids), and then a proper, no-holds-barred addiction set…
It’s nearly Beta day for those of you who have pre-ordered Marvel’s Avengers! You’ll be among the first in the world to Embrace Your Powers prior to our September 4 launch. We built the Marvel’s Avengers Beta to give you a slice of the full game experience: single-player content from the original campaign, co-op War…
In some ways it’s surprising that a football game like Copa City has taken this long to happen. The on-pitch action and the managerial side of the world’s most popular sport are already well-served by the EA Sports FC and Football Manager series’, but the business and logistical side of the game—especially when it gets…
When I tried out the Slay the Spire board game in 2024, I was really impressed by how well it adapted the videogame to the tabletop—and especially its clever addition of a co-op mode (nearly two years before Slay the Spire 2 did it!). I assumed, though, that it was a one-and-done box. The base…
DK Bananza takes out “best gameplay” award. In case you missed it, Gamescom gives out awards every year, and while Nintendo didn’t even feature last year, it’s back in 2025 with a few wins. These awards call on a “panel of expert gaming jurors” and the community to decide the winners. The recent Switch 2…