Steam Machine today, Steam Phones tomorrow
It’s a big deal that Valve is making a game console. But I’m beginning to think the Steam Machine may end up a footnote in gaming history. What if Valve could bring PC games not just to its own living…
Tag interview
Stereogum soldiers on in the era of streaming and AI
If you’re an indie rock fan of a certain age, the name Stereogum will probably conjure strong feelings. The site was launched “January 1st, 2002, on a whim,” founder Scott Lapatine told The Verge. Originally, this early staple of the…
Nintendo talks about why Donkey Kong Bananza wouldn’t have been possible on Switch 1
In a previous interview, Nintendo confirmed that Donkey Kong Bananza was initially in development for Switch 1 before it was moved to Switch 2. In fact, we even got a screenshot showing how things looked on the older hardware. But…
Elon Musk Says He Canceled Netflix, Urges Followers to As Well
Elon Musk had a message for his social-media followers on Wednesday morning: “Cancel Netflix for the health of your kids.” The Tesla CEO, who made the remarks in response to criticism of an animated Netflix show featuring a teenage protagonist…
Ironheart’s tactile visuals were the product of great collaboration
In Disney Plus’ Ironheart series, a young genius with an uncanny knack for building armored suits finds herself plunged into a shady, criminal underworld that gives her a chance to really show off her talents. Riri Williams is not Tony…
Donkey Kong Bananza director comments on frame rate drops
Kazuya Takahashi, the director of Donkey Kong Bananza, has commented on the game’s performance and frame rate drops. Overall, early impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive have been positive. However, some who have been able to try out the…
Sonic Team boss explains why a Sonic Adventure remake / remaster isn’t happening
Sonic Adventure fans might not be happy to hear this, but there aren’t any plans to come out with a remake or remaster anytime soon. Takahashi Iizuka, head of Team Sonic, was recently asked about revisiting the game in an…
Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai on game development, AI
Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai has weighed in on the current state of large-scale game development and the possibility of improving the situation with generative AI. ITmedia was able to speak with Sakurai about various topics during an interview, and…
Mario Kart World dev comments on why non-Mario characters aren’t included
Mario Kart World has a ton of playable characters, but they’re all strictly from the Mario universe and not from any other Nintendo franchises. If you were hoping to see the likes of Link from The Legend of Zelda or…
CrossWorlds are “fundamentally different”, talks Nintendo Switch 2
Although Nintendo Switch 2 just received a big racer in the form of Mario Kart World, SEGA believes it can can coexist with its own upcoming game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. In a recent interview, Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka said…