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The weird, wonderful world of Miles Buckle, Instagram's parallel universe of video games
Artist Miles Buckle creates imaginary retro-style video games inspired by classic films, reimagining scenes from movies like The Shining and Twin Peaks using game engines and 3D art tools. His work explores themes of nostalgia, memory, and the evolution of visual fidelity in media, often using older game aesthetics like PlayStation 1 graphics to evoke specific feelings.
Modern gamers spoiled by Steam will never understand the joy of a MegaPak
This article reflects on how modern gamers are spoiled by the abundance and affordability of games compared to the 1990s. It highlights the "MegaPak" compilations from Megamedia Corp as an early precursor to modern game bundles, offering a large collection of PC titles at a budget price. The author argues that while modern gaming offers more choice, the MegaPak era provided a unique, less noisy way to discover games.
EA’s Saudi takeover will be "a real waste" if it turns the publishers into a "sequel-and-mega-franchise machine", Helldivers 2 studio boss says
Shams Jorjani, CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, expressed concern that Electronic Arts' recent $55 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabian investors could lead the publisher to focus solely on sequels and mega-franchises, potentially wasting its diverse game catalog. He hopes for continued business and creative diversity within EA, despite the consolidation and significant debt incurred by the deal, which may lead to cost-cutting measures and layoffs.
Saudi Arabia's $55 billion takeover of EA could waste "one of the best catalogues in the industry" by reducing it to a "sequel-and-mega-franchise machine," Helldivers 2 boss worries
Electronic Arts has officially been acquired by a group of investors led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund for $55 billion. Shams Jorjani, CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, expressed concern that this consolidation could lead EA to focus solely on sequels and mega-franchises, potentially wasting its diverse catalogue of games and reducing creative diversity within the industry.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?
Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
Nearly 40 years after launch, NetHack just got a 5.0.0 release with over 3,000 patch notes
NetHack, a historically significant roguelike originally released nearly 40 years ago, has received a major 5.0.0 update. This open-source project, maintained by a community DevTeam, continues its active development, building upon the legacy of early dungeon crawlers like Rogue. The game is also recognized for its historical importance, being featured in the Museum of Modern Art.
Save on Games and Gear: Mario to Elden Ring Deals Are H... | TAG
Best Buy's Ultimate Upgrade Event features discounts on games like Super Mario Galaxy and Monster Hunter Wilds, along with gaming hardware and trading cards. A new Call of Duty movie is slated for a 2028 release, penned by Taylor Sheridan, while a review of the budget-friendly AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB graphics card highlights its performance limitations. Additionally, NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani used Mario Kart to explain a new tax on the super-rich, and actor Charlie Cox finally played Expedition 33.
Zohran Mamdani turns philanthropy and corporate greed into an extended Mario Kart metaphor: 'Government is…
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a Mario Kart metaphor to explain the relationship between government and philanthropy in funding child care initiatives. He likened government to Yoshi and philanthropy to the golden mushroom, with corporate greed representing Bowser. The article also touches on Mamdani's childhood interest in games like SimCity 3000.
