The director of the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza has acknowledged some "performance" issues, while saying the team prioritized "fun and playability" during development. In an interview with La Vanguardia, director Kazuya Takahashi responded to performance issues noticed by a journalist whilst previewing the game. "There are several factors to consider," […]
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Microsoft Employee Criticized for Advertising Xbox Graphics Role Using AI 'Slop' Artwork, Just Weeks After Mass Layoffs
A Microsoft employee has drawn criticism for sharing a widely-ridiculed AI image to advertise empty roles on Xbox's graphics team. The image, which features a woman sat at a computer typing code — shown on the rear of the monitor, rather than its screen — is clearly made by AI. […]
Amazon Is Finally Sending Out Invites to Buy The Nintendo Switch 2
It took over a month, but Amazon's listings for the Nintendo Switch 2 have finally changed. The pages went up way later than most other retailers, a couple of weeks after the console released, but they didn't have buy buttons. They still don't have direct "buy" buttons, but they do […]
Rian Johnson Reveals He Never Made an Outline or Treatment For His Star Wars Trilogy: 'All Very Conceptual'
Remember when Rian Johnson was supposed to bring us a whole new Star Wars trilogy? The Glass Onion filmmaker has now opened up about the projects that never were, and admitted it was “all very conceptual” — so much so that he never developed an “outline or a treatment or […]
Superman’s 4K Steelbook Is Available To Preorder Right Now
Physical media collectors, it's time to clear up some space on your shelves. James Gunn's Superman is already available to preorder as a 4K steelbook. If you've already seen the film and its stolen your heart, now is your chance to preorder the steelbook before it's all sold out. It's […]
Save 20% Off The Gorgeous LEGO Milky Way 31212 Set Exclusively at the LEGO Shop
8 months ago
One of the best deals to come out of the LEGO Insiders Days Sale just got extended. LEGO Shop is currently offering the LEGO Milky Way 31212 set for $159.99. This discounted price is available exclusive at LEGO Shop, and the set is currently $200 everywhere else. At this price, […]
Save 20% Off The Gorgeous LEGO Milky Way 31212 Set Exclusively at the LEGO Shop
8 months ago
One of the best deals to come out of the LEGO Insiders Days Sale just got extended. LEGO Shop is currently offering the LEGO Milky Way 31212 set for $159.99. This discounted price is available exclusive at LEGO Shop, and the set is currently $200 everywhere else. At this price, […]
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 Developer Says It's Pulling an Odd Reference to Guitar Hero, and 'Investigating' How It Got in the Game
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 developer Iron Galaxy says it is "investigating" a curious "Easter egg" that some fans believe references an Activision series resigned to the trash. Literally. Shortly after the highly-anticipated Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake went live for all players last week, […]
Bomb Busters Just Won Germany’s Board Game of the Year Award and Now You Can’t Buy It Anywhere
8 months ago
Bomb Busters was recently awarded the highest honor for board games as it was named the 2025 Spiel des Jahres in Germany, beating out Flip 7 and Krakel Orakel for the top honors this year. The Spiel des Jahres may not be a household name in the U.S., but it’s […]
Attack on Titan: Apocalypse Card Set Review
8 months ago
One of my favorite pastimes on the playground growing up was having heated debates with my friends about which of our favorite TV or video game characters would win in a fight. While it’s been a few decades since those days on the swingset, pitting two individuals from different properties […]