What's the best game that is hated by its publisher?
The podcast discusses games that are exceptional but problematic for their publishers, exploring what makes them beloved despite challenges.
Infinity Nikki stays true to its fashion-forward, secretly dark roots
Infinity Nikki explores the juxtaposition of a charming world against the backdrop of war and despair, emphasizing hope and resilience in its narrative.
Pushing Buttons: With creative developers shutting everywhere, the future of games looks bleaker and boring
Take-Two Interactive announced a 5% staff reduction, affecting 580 employees, prompting closures of Intercept Games and Roll7, despite the company's highly profitable games like Grand Theft Auto.
Should I work in the games industry?
Working in the game industry involves tough compromises, including crunch culture and controversies around treatment of women and minorities.
Game development offers exposure to exceptional talent, iterative processes, and the importance of humility, feedback, and continuous learning.
Space Marine 2 Dev Says Game Can Succeed Without Selling Absurd Number Of Units
Space Marine 2's success is marked by critical acclaim and high player engagement without needing to meet unrealistic sales targets.
Earthblade, The Next Game From Celeste Devs, Has Been Delayed
Earthblade game delayed to an unspecified date in 2024.
The developer, Extremely OK Games, maintains excitement and progress despite the delay.
What's the best game that is hated by its publisher?
The podcast discusses games that are exceptional but problematic for their publishers, exploring what makes them beloved despite challenges.
Infinity Nikki stays true to its fashion-forward, secretly dark roots
Infinity Nikki explores the juxtaposition of a charming world against the backdrop of war and despair, emphasizing hope and resilience in its narrative.
Pushing Buttons: With creative developers shutting everywhere, the future of games looks bleaker and boring
Take-Two Interactive announced a 5% staff reduction, affecting 580 employees, prompting closures of Intercept Games and Roll7, despite the company's highly profitable games like Grand Theft Auto.
Should I work in the games industry?
Working in the game industry involves tough compromises, including crunch culture and controversies around treatment of women and minorities.
Game development offers exposure to exceptional talent, iterative processes, and the importance of humility, feedback, and continuous learning.
Space Marine 2 Dev Says Game Can Succeed Without Selling Absurd Number Of Units
Space Marine 2's success is marked by critical acclaim and high player engagement without needing to meet unrealistic sales targets.
Earthblade, The Next Game From Celeste Devs, Has Been Delayed
Earthblade game delayed to an unspecified date in 2024.
The developer, Extremely OK Games, maintains excitement and progress despite the delay.
The Game Awards 2024 Nominees Announced, See Them All Now
The Game Awards 2024 nominees have been announced, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth leading the nominations.
The specialists who authenticate trading cards for eBay are rallying for a union contract
Working at TCGplayer involves significant physical strain, leading to health issues for employees as they inspect thousands of trading cards each week.
The Internet Reacts To Pokemon Suing Palworld
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are suing Pocketpair over allegations of patent infringement related to the game Palworld.
Millions of Gamers Can't Get Enough of This Free Game
The rise of free-to-play games has significantly shaped the video game industry's growth and revenue success.
Games like Fortnite and Rocket League exemplify how engaging gameplay can thrive without upfront costs.
20 Best RPG Video Games Ever Made
RPG video games have a rich history predating the modern industry, with notable innovation and appeal.
Sony reverses unpopular Helldivers 2 decision after blistering player reaction
Player backlash can severely impact game ratings and developer decisions.
After decades of Mario, how do developers bridge a widening generation gap?
Maintaining continuity in creative teams, like in the Mario series, can lead to long-term success.
Yoko Taro Explains Why He Envies Stellar Blade And Its Director
Both Nier: Automata director Yoko Taro and Kim Hyeong-Tae, director of Stellar Blade, express jealousy towards each other's abilities and successes.
Ex-Blizzard Exec Dragged For Suggesting Gamers Start Tipping
Gamers tipping extra for games may not align with player expectations and industry practices.
Content Warning proves you can give away a game for free and still make people want to buy it as it hits 1 million copies sold
Landfall gave away Content Warning to 6.6 million players for free but still managed to sell one million copies, showcasing its success and potential for future growth.
Embracer Group Doesn't Plan To Buy New Studios Yet Following Mass Layoffs
Embracer Group's restructuring period is over, focusing on profitability and not acquiring new studios at the moment.
The company is prioritizing making better products and games using its current assets, IPS, and studios for increased profitability.
Warner Bros Doubles Down On Live-Service Games | Spot On
Warner Bros Discovery increasing focus on live service, mobile, and free-to-play games to adjust to volatile console gaming space.
Spot On addresses Warner Bros leveraging IPs like DC, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and Mortal Kombat amidst concerns over business models and game success.
Pushing Buttons: When even PlayStation is cutting jobs, something is seriously wrong with games
Sony is laying off 900 employees, including closures and cuts at various studios.
PlayStation Studios is adapting to industry changes, focusing on immersive narrative-driven stories and online experiences.