For decades, the Man of Steel has soared across comic pages and silver screens but his video game adaptations have often crashed and burned. From the infamous Nintendo 64 title to the lackluster “Superman Returns” tie-in, Krypton’s last son has struggled to find his footing in the interactive realm. Now, with the positive reception and […]
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Roblox and Video Game Development: A Largely Innovative Form of Indie
Currently, indie video games are incredibly prolific with their popularity being able to rival that of mainstream games with some examples being “Balatro,” “Undertale,” “LIMBO” and so on. Many of these types of games are very prolific, however there’s one type of indie game that’s incredibly interesting and that’s “Roblox,” games. “Roblox,” developed by Roblox […]
The Foggy Rumors Lift After Persona 4 Revival Teaser
For a long while, many fans speculated that Atlus, the game developers behind the Persona series, was working on a remake of the fourth game. Rumors about the game began to spread around the internet, including leaks revealing the title of the game: “Persona 4: Revival”. These rumors were later confirmed to be true when […]
When Sequels Play It Too Safe (Or Too Wild)
Game developers walk a perpetual tightrope when crafting sequels, balancing the fervent desires of a dedicated fanbase with the imperative for fresh innovation. The promise of a follow-up ignites excitement but it also carries the heavy burden of expectation. Stray too far from the beloved original and risk alienating loyal players. Stick too close and […]
Subnautica Founders Sue Krafton for Sabotaging the Release of Subnautica 2
Recently, the game publisher Krafton had utterly gutted the lead team of Unknown Worlds Entertainment and their current project “Subnautica 2” and delayed the release of the game in order to avoid paying the developers a $250 million bonus as according to Game Developer, “Reviewing the purchase agreement – Krafton acquired Unknown Worlds in 2021 […]
Gaming as Therapy: How Digital Worlds Can Aid Mental Well-being
Video games often bear the brunt of criticism, frequently dismissed as time-wasting distractions or worse, catalysts for isolation. Yet, this narrow perspective overlooks a growing body of evidence highlighting their positive psychological benefits, from offering vital stress relief to fostering deep social connections. It is time to re-evaluate how we perceive this pervasive form of […]
The Transformation of Arcades
Before the time when everyone had access to gaming PCs and consoles, there were arcades. These gaming hubs were the ideal hangout spots for kids and teens alike, who found comfort in the long line of colorful machines and endless fun. As technology evolved, so did the video game industry, which was increasingly invested in […]
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Global Release Takes Gaming Community by Storm
Horse racing, especially in Japan, is a very popular sport, with the sport garnering a large audience, high betting turnover and strong cultural relevance would lead to many media being produced around it. “Umamusume: Pretty Derby,” is one such game, with the base premise being that of personified race horses. The game features a wide […]
What is the “Stop Killing Games” Initiative?
Over a few weeks, there has been a lot of discussion over the consumer movement known as “Stop Killing Games”. Ross Scott, the founder of the initiative, has already gone through many hurdles with this movement, and there are plenty more to overcome in the future. However, the main problem this movement faces is misinformation, […]
Subnautica 2 Leadership Team Let Go By Krafton: What Does This Mean for the Game?
“Subnautica,” is one of the most popular indie survival horror games ever made and with the announcement for a sequel and its trailer dropping last year, many fans have been waiting with baited breath for early access to become available to the public. However, with Krafton acquiring Unknown Worlds Entertainment on Oct 29, 2021, fans […]
Borderlands 4 is Pushing It with Collector’s Edition
The gaming industry is in a very controversial position now, with the growing concerns of the high-ranking publishing companies becoming greedier than ever before. Increasing prices and dubious ownership have made video games more of a hobby that only some people can afford. However, with the recent announcement about Borderlands 4 collector’s edition, we can […]
Videogame Hytale Canceled After Ten Years of Development
The video game “Hytale,” that has been in production for ten years and received high amounts of anticipation when announced, has recently been confirmed to have cancelled development after a full decade of work with a recent announcement from Hypixel studios, on their official website, stating that “we’re ending development on ‘Hytale’ and beginning the […]
