Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé says the company’s early-2000s clash with Amazon stemmed from what he describes as illegal demands. For years, the absence of the Nintendo Wii and DS from the fast-growing retailer fueled speculation.
Nintendo has explained why Metroid Prime 4: Beyond did not adopt a fully open-world design, citing core franchise mechanics and long development constraints. The information comes from an interview with Famitsu, a Japanese video game magazine.
The upcoming 007 First Light was ranked among the most anticipated video games of 2026. However, recent remarks from IO Interactive have raised concerns that the final product will be James Bond in name only. “We reflect modern values,” cinematics director Martin Emborg told Monstervine. “So it’s not going to be your old school Bond.”
Nintendo has officially pulled the plug on one of its most attractive launch deals, confirming that the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle has been discontinued and will no longer be produced. While remaining units may still be available at retail, Nintendo has made it clear that the bundle has reached the end of its planned lifecycle.
Vince Zampella, the video game developer behind many popular series like Call of Duty, died in a single-car crash Sunday afternoon. He was 55. According to the California Highway Patrol, Zampella and another individual were traveling on Southern California’s Angeles Crest Highway when their Ferrari went off the road and struck a concrete barrier.
The The Indie Game Awards have made the decision to retroactively strip Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 of its Game of the Year and Debut Game awards—after the ceremony had already been recorded and aired—citing the use of generative AI during development.
With all the recent talk since the announcement of Fate of The Old Republic, many are wondering what's going on with the previously announced Knights of the Old Republic remake game. According to recent court documents, it appears Lucasfilm's troubled KOTOR remake is...
Ever wanted to join your favorite characters at Camp Half-Blood and take down a few mythical monsters? With a new Fortnite mode, you can.
For more than a year, Sweet Baby Inc. has attempted to frame backlash from critics against the company as bad-faith outrage driven by prejudice rather than legitimate criticism of its role in game development. A recent podcast appearance has only reinforced that perception—this time, not through outside interpretation, but through the company’s own words and the company it keeps.
I love a good story and good art. Please don’t take me to a poorly written movie or show. I may annoy you as I tear it apart the whole time. Sorry, to my friends who have experienced this…
So when a studio loves their craft, I can’t get enough of it. There’s something about how characters and beauty can truly touch the soul. Such has been the case with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. And for its millions of other fans, there is no surprise it won so many gaming awards, including Game of the Year. Let’s dive into why there couldn’t be a better game to win.
The 2025 Game Awards delivered a decisive and historic result Thursday night as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the industry’s clear standout, claiming Game of the Year and cementing one of the most dominant performances the event has ever seen.
If there were any remaining doubts that the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) was looking to make inroads into global entertainment, they have been effectively removed. New details of the $55 billion private buyout of the video game company Electronic Arts (EA) first announced in September reveal that Saudi Arabia will own 93.4% of EA.
Nintendo has rolled out its biggest Mario Kart World update yet, and Version 1.4.0 is packed with new features, gameplay improvements, online enhancements, and a massive wave of bug fixes that players have been demanding since launch.