What do you think of when you think of Palworld? Unfortunately for the folks who made it, the answer is pretty likely to immediately be, “Pokemon with guns.” That’s because when the game first exploded into popularity, that’s the shorthand everyone on the internet used for it, likely contributing to […]
Month: April 2025
Palworld Communications Director Speaks on Generative AI Controversy, Online Struggles, and Why Palworld Is Misunderstood
At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) last month, we sat down for an extended conversation with John “Bucky” Buckley, communications director and publishing manager for Palworld developer Pocketpair. We spoke following his talk at the conference, 'Community Management Summit: A Palworld Roller Coaster: Surviving the Drop.' During that talk, Buckley […]
Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Games ‘Mitigates the Sticker Shock… Because You Want That Content So Bad,’ Ex-PlayStation Boss Says
The former boss of Sony Interactive Entertainment America has commented on the backlash to Nintendo’s Switch 2 pricing, saying the desire for exclusive Nintendo games “mitigates the sticker shock.” Last week, Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2 price at $449.99, which is around $50 more than some analysts had predicted, and, […]
Black Mirror Season 7 Review
After years of diminishing returns, Black Mirror returns to form in season 7 with one of its best outings yet. The anthology series demonstrates its range and flexibility by getting back to its most dystopian roots, delivering an extremely fun sequel to a fan favorite episode, and tapping Paul Giamatti […]
Black Mirror Season 7 Review
After years of diminishing returns, Black Mirror returns to form in season 7 with one of its best outings yet. The anthology series demonstrates its range and flexibility by getting back to its most dystopian roots, delivering an extremely fun sequel to a fan favorite episode, and tapping Paul Giamatti […]
As Backlash Against $10 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Heats Up, Reggie Fils-Aimé Tweets the Story of Wii Sports Pack-in From IGN Interview — and Everyone Knows the Point He’s Trying to Make
Former Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aimé has pointed to the story of Wii pack-in game Wii Sports in thinly-veiled tweets addressing the controversy surrounding Nintendo’s decision to charge for Switch 2 tutorial game Welcome Tour. Amid the furore around the $449.99 price of the Switch 2 and Mario Kart […]
As Backlash Against $10 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Heats Up, Reggie Fils-Aimé Tweets the Story of Wii Sports Pack-in From IGN Interview — and Everyone Knows the Point He’s Trying to Make
Former Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aimé has pointed to the story of Wii pack-in game Wii Sports in thinly-veiled tweets addressing the controversy surrounding Nintendo’s decision to charge for Switch 2 tutorial game Welcome Tour. Amid the furore around the $449.99 price of the Switch 2 and Mario Kart […]
Gaming Headsets Don’t Get Much Better Than Beyerdynamic’s MMX 300 (and 330) Pro
There are a bevy of great wireless gaming headsets on the market, many of which pack several key features that we’ve come to expect. High-end wired headphones, however – the kind from companies like Sennheiser or Audio Technica that audiophiles gravitate towards – tend to focus on the things that […]
Gaming Headsets Don’t Get Much Better Than Beyerdynamic’s MMX 300 (and 330) Pro
There are a bevy of great wireless gaming headsets on the market, many of which pack several key features that we’ve come to expect. High-end wired headphones, however – the kind from companies like Sennheiser or Audio Technica that audiophiles gravitate towards – tend to focus on the things that […]
Gaming Headsets Don’t Get Much Better Than Beyerdynamic's MMX 300 (and 330) Pro
There are a bevy of great wireless gaming headsets on the market, many of which pack several key features that we’ve come to expect. High-end wired headphones, however – the kind from companies like Sennheiser or Audio Technica that audiophiles gravitate towards – tend to focus on the things that […]