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Jock Blaney, The Voice Of Star Fox 64's Wolf & Bill Grey, Has Died
Veteran radio broadcaster and voice actor Jock Blaney, best known as the original English voice of Wolf O'Donnell and Bill Grey in Star Fox 64, passed away last month at the age of 76. Blaney also had credits in games like No One Lives Forever and the Professor Layton series. His iconic lines from Star Fox 64 remain memorable for fans.
Trolli Reveals, Forza, Diablo IV, And Warcraft Line
Trolli has announced a new product line featuring collaborations with the Warcraft, Diablo IV, and Forza franchises. This merchandise aims to appeal to fans of these popular gaming series.
Trolli Reveals, Forza, Diablo IV, And Warcraft Line
Trolli has revealed a new line of products featuring Forza, Diablo IV, and Warcraft. Further details about the specific items and availability are expected soon.
Gear.Club Unlimited 3 (NS2) Review | VGChartz
Gear.Club Unlimited 3 is a middling racing simulation for the Nintendo Switch, failing to impress compared to titles like Mario Kart or Gran Turismo. The game features a substantial story mode, limited multiplayer, and subpar visuals, despite some successes in its workshop upgrades and highway duels.
Phil Spencer Was Good for Xbox, but His Legacy Is Complicated - IGN
Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years with Microsoft, concluding a 12-year tenure as Head of Xbox. His legacy is viewed as complicated, with shareholders seeing massive stock growth while some hardcore gamers point to increased subscription prices, fewer exclusives, and studio closures. Despite these criticisms, the article argues Spencer was a net positive, crediting him with saving Xbox during the Xbox One era, championing features like backwards compatibility and cross-play, and building a strong portfolio of studios and games.
Microsoft quietly retires 'This is an Xbox' marketing campaign
Microsoft has seemingly retired its 'This is an Xbox' marketing campaign, removing related blog posts from Xbox Wire. This shift occurs shortly after leadership changes and as Xbox continues its multiplatform strategy, releasing titles like Forza and Halo on competing consoles. The company remains committed to its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, which will also support PC titles.
Microsoft CEO Calls Gaming One of Company’s “Core Identities” During Internal Q&A
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated during an internal Q&A that gaming is one of the company's core identities, emphasizing continued investment in both hardware and software. He highlighted gaming as a key entertainment category and discussed the importance of active player engagement over passive consumption. Nadella also stressed the need to maintain and strengthen the loyalty of existing Xbox and PC players while exploring new avenues for growth.
The Xbox isn’t ending, but it needs these 3 changes to return to glory
Despite recent reports and speculation, Xbox is not ending but is entering a critical rebuilding phase. To regain its former glory, the platform needs to focus on three key areas: successfully launching its next-generation 'Project Helix' hardware, consistently delivering high-quality games from its studios, and rebuilding its community culture by reintroducing personality and prioritizing game preservation.
Quiz – Världens bästa Xbox-spel
This quiz focuses on some of the best Xbox games of all time, looking back at the platform's history. It touches upon recent studio closures and the departure of Xbox head Phil Spencer, but aims to celebrate gaming achievements.
Industry veteran launches indie-focused talent agency Rocket Game Talent
Industry veteran Fiona Cherback has launched Rocket Game Talent, a new agency focused on providing AAA hiring expertise to indie game studios. The agency aims to help smaller teams with talent acquisition, employer branding, and recruiting processes. Cherback previously held talent acquisition roles at PlayStation and Xbox Game Studios.
Xbox nyckel till framtiden – gör bättre spel
The article analyzes Microsoft's challenges in making the Xbox console relevant again, contrasting its struggles with Sony's success in game sales and exclusive titles. It highlights Xbox's past strengths with games like Halo and Gears of War, and its current need to focus on developing compelling first-party titles rather than relying solely on services like Game Pass.
Secret Mode busted out of the Tencent-owned Sumo Group last year. Now what?
Secret Mode, an indie publisher owned by Sumo Group (which is in turn owned by Tencent), has successfully gained independence with the help of investment firm Emona Capital. This move came after Sumo Group announced a shift to exclusively focus on development services. Secret Mode's CEO Ed Blincoe and chief publishing officer James Schall detail the rapid acquisition process and the publisher's subsequent growth, including new hires and ambitious projects like Star Wars: Galactic Racer.
