Bruce Lowry’s journey from Nintendo to Sega and back again! The launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System in North America is one of gaming’s greatest success stories. At the time of its original test market release on October 18th, 1985, the market for video game consoles in North America was considered to be dead (if…
Hello, PlayStation.Blog friends! Today we’re revealing some details about three new features in MLB 15 The Show: Universal Rewards, Licensed Equipment, and our 30 Legends. Keep an eye on our new Twitch channel for even more in-depth coverage of our robust new feature set! MLB 15 The Show | PlayStation.com In the last couple years,…
While working on Lost Orbit, we were faced with two seemingly opposing ideas. We wanted to create a lonely, unforgiving universe that followed the journey of a doomed astronaut. At the same time, as designers, we wanted to entertain and reward our players with sound mechanics and positive reinforcement. We wanted players to have fun….
The story teaser for Blind Descent seemed intriguing. It’s presented as a log from a scientist on Mars whose communications are being blocked by alien technology. He’s discovered a whole lost world under the surface of the planet, finding his way through the red vines that blocked his progress after being infected by a mutation-causing…
During yesterday’s Battlefield 6 multiplayer reveal showcase, DICE producer Jeremy Chubb said the studio wanted to return to the “atmosphere and grit that made Battlefield 3 and 4 iconic games,” but “needed to take that aesthetic to an entirely new level.” Based on the content of the 23-minute presentation, it seems like EA is measuring…
Dungeons & Dragons has been with us for over 50 years, and in that time it’s been through five editions (er, actually more like 8?), given rise to the wide and diverse hobby of tabletop roleplaying, and had an enormous impact on the world of videogames. And, despite a series of recent gaffes, it’s more…
“Mainstream conversations remain dominated by the same perspectives and biases”. I’ve said it in the past, but modern-day video game history has a serious problem – it’s too focused on what happened in North America and doesn’t offer a balanced view on the global story of gaming. Given the numerous authors and content creators from…
It’s Karma. Big, bold characters. Comfortable story beats that deal with multiple worlds, gods, and the power of friendship. Confusingly titled battle systems. And colourful anime openings featuring J-pop songs. The Tales series has made a name for itself over the last 30 years for many different reasons, and it’s why many — myself included…
Feel free to use our clue for the February 6 (1328) puzzle to give your daily Wordle the best possible start. Just think about that supercharged opening row, and the fantastic guess you’ll make after… or how nice it is to know that no matter how many green letters show up, you can always win…
I’m going to date myself here, but I do have a nostalgic fondness for ye olde game guides of yore, ASCII art and all. Though I’ll never forget those community-based efforts, I am glad guide writing has become a more dedicated job role—especially as I continue to have my arse handed to me in Elden…