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fromKotaku
21 hours ago

Why The Peeing Guy From Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 Was Removed From The New Remake

Overall, we've made a few changes to the game so we could cast skating in a more positive light. Our old Canadian friend is not gone, he has just learned some much-needed bladder control. There is even a pro goal where you can help him hydrate.
Video games
#user-experience
fromMedium
1 day ago
Digital life

Designing Games for Players with Cognitive Impairments: Lessons from the Lab

fromMedium
1 day ago
Digital life

Designing Games for Players with Cognitive Impairments: Lessons from the Lab

#fromsoftware
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Video games

Elden Ring Nightreign is hard for completely different reasons than Elden Ring

fromPolygon
1 month ago
Video games

Elden Ring Nightreign is hard for completely different reasons than Elden Ring

#video-games
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Violent and lewd! Not Grand Theft Auto, Shakespeare's Macbeth

Shakespeare would likely create open-world RPGs for their narrative depth, as opposed to fast-paced games with less complexity.
He would focus on popular entertainment monetization similar to casual smartphone games.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Wu-Tang Clan's new video game project is 'for the culture'

Wu-Tang Clan's new game symbolizes both the end of an era and the start of a new cultural venture.
Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Hideo Kojima's wild idea for a future game reminded me of an '80s hidden gem

Kojima's concept of time in gaming echoes ideas previously explored in the 1987 game Sorcerian.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Violent and lewd! Not Grand Theft Auto, Shakespeare's Macbeth

Shakespeare would likely create open-world RPGs for their narrative depth, as opposed to fast-paced games with less complexity.
He would focus on popular entertainment monetization similar to casual smartphone games.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Wu-Tang Clan's new video game project is 'for the culture'

Wu-Tang Clan's new game symbolizes both the end of an era and the start of a new cultural venture.
Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Hideo Kojima's wild idea for a future game reminded me of an '80s hidden gem

Kojima's concept of time in gaming echoes ideas previously explored in the 1987 game Sorcerian.
#board-games
#indie-games
Growth hacking
fromPolygon
1 month ago

When making lots of small games is more sustainable than making one big one

Strange Scaffold's success stems from efficient game development and maintaining project scope within tight constraints.
Growth hacking
fromPolygon
1 month ago

When making lots of small games is more sustainable than making one big one

Strange Scaffold's success stems from efficient game development and maintaining project scope within tight constraints.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Can't Get Into Blue Prince? Try Playing It With A Friend

Playing Blue Prince alone can feel overwhelming due to the vast amount of information required for solving puzzles, making note-taking essential and time-consuming.
Video games
fromWIRED
1 week ago

A Game Called 'Date Everything' Literally Lets You Date Everything-Except People

From a traditional dating sim standpoint, you usually choose one route, one lover, and you go with that. This is a game that celebrates polyamory by definition—you are dating everything.
Video games
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Attended the Show Where People Reenact Jan. 6. It Played Out Very Differently.

Participants in the tabletop role-playing game 'Fight for America!' take on the roles of Jan. 6 rioters or law enforcement in a simulated attack on the Capitol.
London music
#hideo-kojima
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Hideo Kojima Has An Idea For A 'Forgetting Game' But Everyone Over The Age Of 30 Is Already Living It

fromKotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Hideo Kojima Has An Idea For A 'Forgetting Game' But Everyone Over The Age Of 30 Is Already Living It

#nintendo
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

How A "Silly Sketch" Led To Cow Becoming "A Pivotal Character" In Mario Kart World

fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

How A "Silly Sketch" Led To Cow Becoming "A Pivotal Character" In Mario Kart World

#dungeons--dragons
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Board games

Critical Role's Daggerheart might be the exactly what your bored D&D group needs

fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago
DC food

I never expected Dungeons & Dragons to look like this - how Dragon Delves Is redefining fantasy art for a new generation

fromPolygon
1 month ago
Board games

Critical Role's Daggerheart might be the exactly what your bored D&D group needs

fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago
DC food

I never expected Dungeons & Dragons to look like this - how Dragon Delves Is redefining fantasy art for a new generation

#gaming
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Mario Kart World's Newest Tricks Will Change How 'Players View The World Itself,' Creator Says

New mechanics in Mario Kart World enhance gameplay for both veteran and new players.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Mario Kart World's Newest Tricks Will Change How 'Players View The World Itself,' Creator Says

New mechanics in Mario Kart World enhance gameplay for both veteran and new players.
#boss-fights
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Every Argument For Why We Shouldn't Be Able To Skip Boss Fights, Addressed

The intense backlash towards boss fight skipping reveals deep-seated issues in gaming culture surrounding skill and inclusion.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Every Argument For Why We Shouldn't Be Able To Skip Boss Fights, Addressed

The intense backlash towards boss fight skipping reveals deep-seated issues in gaming culture surrounding skill and inclusion.
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

It really helps when Gruff Video Game Man is a real person

Sam Bridges exemplifies the archetype of the Gruff Video Game Man, who embodies a lack of imagination in video game character design.
Video games
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Game designers are being hired in these non-gaming industries. Here's why

The demand for game designers has increased in industries outside traditional gaming, with notable spikes in technology, education, and media sectors.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Ending Feels Like A Mass Effect Mission And Now We Know Why

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's development faced significant challenges with shifts in focus from single-player RPGs to live-service models, impacting gameplay and storytelling.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

Steam Just Teased A Chill New RPG With Some Great Tactical Twists

There's a fine line between a game with a lot going on and one with way too much going on. Dice Gambit brilliantly walks that line.
Video games
#rpg
#game-development
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Fortnite feels like a new game on the Switch 2

Fortnite's Switch 2 upgrade significantly enhances graphics and performance, transforming the gameplay experience from subpar to polished.
#apple-design-awards
Apple
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

I'm not surprised this viral 3D drawing app just won an Apple Design Award

Feather app transforms 2D art into 3D, showcasing innovative use of Apple's technology.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Apple

Apple names the best designed apps of 2025 - did your favorite make the list?

Apple has announced the 2025 Design Awards to recognize top apps and games across six categories for innovation and technical achievement.
Apple
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

I'm not surprised this viral 3D drawing app just won an Apple Design Award

Feather app transforms 2D art into 3D, showcasing innovative use of Apple's technology.
Apple
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Apple names the best designed apps of 2025 - did your favorite make the list?

Apple has announced the 2025 Design Awards to recognize top apps and games across six categories for innovation and technical achievement.
#player-engagement
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Players Are Obsessed With How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Enemies Keep Trolling Them

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Players Are Obsessed With How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Enemies Keep Trolling Them

#keita-takahashi
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Keita Takahashi returns with the whimsically weird To a T

Keita Takahashi's game 'To a T' showcases whimsical storytelling and self-acceptance through the challenges faced by its protagonist, Teen.
fromInverse
1 month ago

Xbox Just Added The Most Immersive FPS Of The Century

Metro 2033 stands out in a genre dominated by power fantasies, presenting a methodical, tension-filled gameplay that immerses players in a haunting post-apocalyptic world.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Inzoi' vs The Sims: How South Korea's AI Life Sim Accidentally Became a Philosophy Lesson

Inzoi integrates Stoic philosophy into a life simulation game, offering players a unique perspective on realism and emotional resilience.
Artificial intelligence
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Battlefield 6 Brings Back Controversial Change From Battlefield 2042

DICE confirmed that in the next Battlefield title, players will retain the freedom to customize weapon loadouts across classes while also having class-specific advantages.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

Final Fantasy 7's Villain is Hiding a Bizarre Secret

The Masamune's blade has an organic quality to it, lengthening and shortening as needed. It actually grows longer for the first time in Ever Crisis.
Video games
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

10 Years Ago, 'The Witcher 3' Set the Gold Standard For Open-World RPGs That Few Games Have Matched

The Witcher 3 revolutionized player choice in video games, creating a rich, interactive world that profoundly influenced the gaming landscape.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Overwatch 2 X Street Fighter Collaboration Is "A Match Made In Heaven"

The collaboration between Overwatch and Street Fighter showcases a shared gaming legacy, emphasizing mutual respect and creative synergy in game design.
DC food
fromPolygon
1 month ago

'I was so tired': Behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's beloved 'whee whoo' scene

"That was me at three in the morning trying to come up with something. I needed to write seven relationship dialogues for Esquie!"
Video games
#bungie
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Graphic design

Artist Shocked To Find Her Poster Designs From 2017 In Bungie's Marathon: 'A Major Company Has Deemed It Easier To Pay A Designer To Imitate Or Steal My Work Than To Write Me An Email'

fromKotaku
2 months ago
Graphic design

Artist Shocked To Find Her Poster Designs From 2017 In Bungie's Marathon: 'A Major Company Has Deemed It Easier To Pay A Designer To Imitate Or Steal My Work Than To Write Me An Email'

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