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Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime in The Transformers, dies aged 85
Peter Cullen, the iconic voice actor behind Optimus Prime in The Transformers franchise, has passed away at the age of 85. Cullen's extensive career also included memorable roles in various video games such as Transformers: Devastation and Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans, as well as other animated characters.
What Does Elegance Mean in Game Design?
This article explores the concept of elegance in game design, defining it as the creation of significant depth from a minimal set of rules. It uses examples like Rayman Jungle Run, Into the Breach, and Celeste to illustrate how elegance can be achieved through subtraction or concentration of mechanics. The author reflects on how this understanding is shifting their own approach to game development, prioritizing depth over adding more features.
2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced
The finalists for the 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame have been announced, featuring titles such as Angry Birds, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and League of Legends. While no Nintendo-developed titles are among the finalists, some have ties to Nintendo platforms. Public voting for a 'Player's Choice' ballot will take place from March 5 to March 13, with winners announced on May 7.
2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame winners announced
The winners for the 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame have been announced, recognizing iconic titles for their longevity, reach, and influence. This year's inductees include Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, FIFA International Soccer, and Silent Hill, alongside other notable games like Frogger, Galaga, League of Legends, Mega Man, PaRappa the Rapper, RuneScape, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Tokimeki Memorial. While no Nintendo-developed titles were inducted this year, some of the chosen games have ties to Nintendo platforms.
TEMPEST® Spins Into Retrocade on Apple Arcade
Resolution Games has added the classic arcade shooter Tempest to its Retrocade collection on Apple Arcade, bringing the total to 12 iconic titles. The game is now available on Apple Vision Pro, iPhone, and iPad, featuring fast-paced gameplay and distinctive vector graphics. Retrocade continues to expand with future updates planned.
D7VK version 1.5 brings Direct3D 3 support via Vulkan on Linux
The D7VK project has released version 1.5, adding support for Direct3D 3 via Vulkan on Linux, bringing the total supported Direct3D versions to 3, 5, 6, and 7 for use with Wine and Proton. This update includes significant improvements and fixes for various games, such as implementing execute buffers and back buffer/depth write backs, which resolve issues in titles like Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire and SimCity 4.
Here Are The 12 Finalists For The World Video Game Hall Of Fame In 2026
The Strong Museum has revealed the 12 finalists for the 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame, including first-time nominees like Silent Hill, Mega Man, and League of Legends, alongside returning candidates such as Angry Birds. The inductees will be announced on May 7, with a "Player's Choice" category allowing fan votes to influence one ballot.
