“Should JRPGs be considered a distinct genre?”: Lunar icon Kei Shigema reflects on the genre with new remasters on the way and how RPGs have changed 33 years later
(Image credit: GungHo Online Entertainment America) Lunar Remastered Collection lands in April, finally releasing two beloved…
PlayStation Ex-Chief Applauds Nier Automata; Yoko Taro Reveals Surprising Directive
No credits found During the era of the Xbox 360 and PS3, Japanese game developers often…
DMCA Halts Popular Stardew Valley Mod Inspired by Baldur’s Gate 3, Endorsed by Larian’s Swen Vincke
(Image credit: Wizards of the Coast) Baldur’s Village had taken the gaming community by storm as…
Ex-Nintendo Marketing Experts Predict Strong Third-Party Backing for Switch 2: ‘No More Proving Yourself’
(Image credit: Nintendo/Xbox) The upcoming Switch 2 is anticipated to usher in a renaissance for third-party…
Larian’s Swen Vincke Defends Mods as Wizards of the Coast Targets Baldur’s Gate 3 Stardew Valley Crossover
(Image credit: Larian) Dungeons & Dragons IP owner Wizards of the Coast may have issued a…
Anonymous Balatro Creator LocalThunk Surprises GDC Attendee With Impressive Gameplay
(Image credit: PlayStack / Localthunk / Makeship) In a world where digital exposure is the norm,…
I didn’t expect to say it, but Doom: The Dark Ages adding a shield and a parry somehow makes it feel more Doom than ever
(Image credit: Bethesda Softworks) I thought I knew what Doom was. Doom: The Dark Ages doesn’t…
The world’s “largest PC strategy game” has a novel idea – what if it was OK for people to leave?
(Image credit: Riot Games) The “largest PC strategy game in the world,” Teamfight Tactics, has a…
Unexpected Game Crash Leads to Major Super Mario Bros. 2 Speedrun Breakthrough
(Image credit: Nintendo) A significant breakthrough in the 2D Mario speedrunning universe was unveiled, thanks to…
A Wildly Intricate Showcase and the Question That Sparked Chaos
(Image credit: Pearl Abyss) Throughout my career, I’ve been part of numerous tech demos. A standout…