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Dwarf Fortress creator Tarn Adams is as tired of genAI in the industry as anyone else, and is pretty set on never using it
Another day of news, another day in which I find something genAI - related to write about while sighing. But, lo and behold, for once, it isn't a case of a company shifting gears to prioritise AI usage over paying workers, or a studio tucking its tail between its legs admitting 'yes, we used it, but we hoped you wouldn't notice', but instead a developer loudly and happily rejecting it. Rejoice! Read more
Street Fighter director says Capcom "loves" the movie and game lead describes it as "his version come to life"
Exclusive: Director Kitao Sakurai lifts the lid on Capcom's response to Street Fighter
Former Naughty Dog artist says he worries ‘new tech’ will mean current games end up like historical buildings people marvel at
"We'll marvel at it, like, 'wow, can you believe that was all done by hand?'"
GTA 3's iconic box art was changed at the last minute because of 9/11, ex-Rockstar lead Dan Houser reveals
Dan Houser, one of Rockstar's co-founders that left the GTA 6 studio in 2020 , has given a wide-ranging new interview with IGN, covering topics including the tortured production of Bully , changes made to Grand Theft Auto 3's artwork post-9/11, the reaction to Red Dead Redemption's ending , and why he thinks Max Payne 3 was a failure . Read more
EverDrive-64 Pro – Savestates Added
Krikzz has just added SaveStates to the newly-released EverDrive 64 Pro. Also, people with original 64DD hardware can launch disks right from the main menu. Note that the expansion pak is required for the in-game menu to work (Down + Start by default), which is how you select your savegame slot for saving and restoring. […] The post EverDrive-64 Pro – Savestates Added first appeared on RetroRGB .
Are Gears of War E-Day servers down?
We've got the latest on why Gears of War E-Day servers might be down and what error codes mean
Before Skyrim, Todd Howard said a "brute force" Fallout 3 system shaped the RPG's iconic open world
"What if every quest worked that way?"
Japan is getting an exclusive Midnight Black PlayStation 5 next month, but there's still hope for the rest of the world
Sony today announced a new version of its disc-less PlayStation 5 console. The console is getting a Midnight Black variant but it's sadly only been announced for the Japanese market. Read more
Entertainment Software Association Requests U.S. Trade Investigate Anbernic's 'Superfake' Handheld Emulator Market
Pocket-sized Politics. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has requested that U.S. trade representatives scrutinise the handheld emulation market. The story was initially spotted by RetroHandhelds . The ESA's suggestion was put forth to the Office of the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) "Notorious Markets" list - an annually updated report of websites, manufacturers, and individuals that commerce considers a threat to its own existence. The ESA singled out Chinese manufacturer Anbernic in particular, requesting that the developer be officially classified as "Superfake" by the USTR. Read the full article on timeextension.com
Planet Zoo 2 review: Superstar animals and frustrating micromanagement
The animals are as beautiful as ever, but they're trapped in a cage of rote micromanagement.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Dragon Pearl of Destruction's lunchbox is a perfect '80s throwback
Limited Run Games have launched collector's edition pre-orders for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Dragon Pearl of Destruction, which includes the most on-brand '80s throwback.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen complete walkthrough hub
All of our Dragon's Dogma 2 guides, updated for the Dark Arisen expansion DLC
"Years of building, pitching and raising for games made the same failure painful to watch" – Why GameDataCore wants to find out how players feel
If you can't understand something, you can't fix it. That's the motivation behind a new platform that aims to cut through the noise of Steam reviews and find out what players really feel about a game, what the developers need to address, and even what game they should think about making next. Read more
DD2 Dark Arisen: How to beat the Fallen Dragon
Best strategy, Vocation, and pawns to beat the Fallen Dragon in Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
The ESA asks US government to add retro handhelds loaded with ROMs to Notorious Markets naughty list
The ESA is asking the US government to add retro handhelds by the likes of Anbernic to the Notorious Markets list due to piracy concerns.
Former PlayStation boss Kaz Hirai used to ignore orders from Sony bosses, he reveals
Kazuo "Kaz" Hirai, who was the president of PlayStation from 2007 to 2012, apparently didn't pay much attention to orders he received from Sony's top brass. Read more
Casual game store Legacy Games is shutting down, purchases won’t be re-downloadable despite ‘keep forever’ slogan
After February 2027, players will no longer be able to download or install purchased games
Ben Affleck says "all I did was stay home for 3 years and play StarCraft" after finding fame
"I just get f***in' rocked"
New "Retro" Figures Of PS1 Legends Spyro The Dragon & Crash Bandicoot Are On The Way From Youtooz
Wumpa-ful news! Is your gaming shelf calling out for some new dust collectors? Then you might be excited by the following news. Youtooz , the toy manufacturer (which our friends over at Push Square like to refer to as purveyors of "plastic tat"), has just announced two new "retro"-themed vinyl figures based on the '90s platforming icons Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon , which are set to go on pre-order later this week (October 16th) (thanks, GoNintendo !) Read the full article on timeextension.com
Tekken 8 finally gives a first look at upcoming guest Yujiro Hanma from Baki, and he looks just as grotesque as you'd expect
The main selling point of Tekken 8 's Season 3 DLC pass, alongside veterans Kunimitsu, Bob and Roger Jr, is Yujiro Hanma, the main antagonist of fighting manga Baki and father of its eponymous protagonist. Yujiro was initially revealed in May through a trailer made up entirely of panels from Baki, leaving it in question just how a character that looks like that would be adapted into the Unreal Engine 5 hyper-realism of Tekken 8. The answer, apparently, is that Bandai just said fuck it, and let him look inevitably grotesque. Read more
Where to find Thermal Shakers in Arc Raiders
Thermal Shakers are Technological and Electrical Drops in Arc Raiders
All Pixel Lineage codes (October 2026) and how to redeem them for lives and potions
Use these Pixel Lineage codes to aid in your survival in the adorable Roblox pixel RPG
The Walking Dead's Carl star has made his own Resident Evil film, but would love to work with Zach Cregger on the sequel
Watch out Zach Cregger, Chandler Riggs is releasing his own Resident Evil movie based on Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Rosalina's game actor says Brie Larson's Super Mario Galaxy Movie version needed "more screen time"
Mercedes Rose shares her thoughts on Brie Larson's Rosalina