FromSoft's singular mech game Chromehounds is back online
(readonlymemo.com)
On Wednesday, Resetera member wwm0nkey posted a thread I've been waiting to see for years: "Fans are working to bring From Software's ChromeHounds back online."
On Wednesday, Resetera member wwm0nkey posted a thread I've been waiting to see for years: "Fans are working to bring From Software's ChromeHounds back online."
Gamers Are Making EA, Take-Two and CDPR Scared to Use AI
(forbes.com)
This past week, Fortnite introduced an AI Darth Vader using James Earl Jones’ voice to respond to players’ voice chat. It was goofy fun (and in keeping with Jones’ voice rights deal), but AI is not starting to make some large publishers nervous for a few reasons.
This past week, Fortnite introduced an AI Darth Vader using James Earl Jones’ voice to respond to players’ voice chat. It was goofy fun (and in keeping with Jones’ voice rights deal), but AI is not starting to make some large publishers nervous for a few reasons.
Why old games never die, but new ones do
(wordpress.com)
It’s well known that video games today are disposable pieces of slop. Modern multiplayer games tend to fall into one of two categories: they’re abandoned after a while and the servers are pulled (sometimes comically fast, like with Concord), while other games are endlessly changing “live service” games where they get endless updates and free content at the expense of having microtransactions in all their predatory varieties.
It’s well known that video games today are disposable pieces of slop. Modern multiplayer games tend to fall into one of two categories: they’re abandoned after a while and the servers are pulled (sometimes comically fast, like with Concord), while other games are endlessly changing “live service” games where they get endless updates and free content at the expense of having microtransactions in all their predatory varieties.
The End of Sierra as We Knew It, Part 4: Chainsaw Monday
(filfre.net)
On Monday, the last vestige of the original Sierra On-Line was laid to rest in Oakhurst, California. That branch, renamed “Yosemite Entertainment,” was shuttered on February 22nd, putting most of its 125-plus employees out of work.
On Monday, the last vestige of the original Sierra On-Line was laid to rest in Oakhurst, California. That branch, renamed “Yosemite Entertainment,” was shuttered on February 22nd, putting most of its 125-plus employees out of work.
Making video games (without an engine) in 2025
(noelberry.ca)
It's 2025 and I am still making video games, which according to archive.org is 20 years since I started making games! That's a pretty long time to be doing one thing...
It's 2025 and I am still making video games, which according to archive.org is 20 years since I started making games! That's a pretty long time to be doing one thing...
Labor dispute erupts over AI-voiced Darth Vader in Fortnite
(arstechnica.com)
On Monday, SAG-AFTRA filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against Epic subsidiary Llama Productions for implementing an AI-generated Darth Vader voice in Fortnite on Friday without first notifying or bargaining with the union, as their contract requires.
On Monday, SAG-AFTRA filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against Epic subsidiary Llama Productions for implementing an AI-generated Darth Vader voice in Fortnite on Friday without first notifying or bargaining with the union, as their contract requires.
Trump administration cuts funding for the Strong Museum of Play
(gamedeveloper.com)
The Trump administration's legally questionable slashing of funded government programs has hit the video game industry.
The Trump administration's legally questionable slashing of funded government programs has hit the video game industry.
Did Akira Nishitani Lie in the 1994 Capcom vs. Data East Lawsuit?
(thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com)
This article’s headline might seem like clickbait, I realize, but I couldn’t think of a snappier summary of what I’m discussing today. I’ve been looking through the documents surrounding the 1994 lawsuit in which Capcom alleged that Data East’s one-on-one martial combat game Fighter’s History ripped off Street Fighter II.
This article’s headline might seem like clickbait, I realize, but I couldn’t think of a snappier summary of what I’m discussing today. I’ve been looking through the documents surrounding the 1994 lawsuit in which Capcom alleged that Data East’s one-on-one martial combat game Fighter’s History ripped off Street Fighter II.
Revenue effects of Denuvo digital rights management on PC video games
(sciencedirect.com)
In the personal computer video game market, a digital rights management (DRM) technology called Denuvo has been used since 2014 to restrict software usage to legitimate buyers, thereby preventing piracy.
In the personal computer video game market, a digital rights management (DRM) technology called Denuvo has been used since 2014 to restrict software usage to legitimate buyers, thereby preventing piracy.
Empress (Cracker)
(wikipedia.org)
Empress (sometimes stylized EMPRESS) is a video game cracker who specializes in breaking anti-piracy software.
Empress (sometimes stylized EMPRESS) is a video game cracker who specializes in breaking anti-piracy software.
Squirrel (Programming Language)
(wikipedia.org)
Squirrel is a high level imperative, object-oriented programming language, designed to be a lightweight scripting language that fits in the size, memory bandwidth, and real-time requirements of applications like video games.
Squirrel is a high level imperative, object-oriented programming language, designed to be a lightweight scripting language that fits in the size, memory bandwidth, and real-time requirements of applications like video games.
Taito-tastic: Kiki Kaikai and its Hardware
(nicole.express)
So some concepts got stuck in my head early on when looking into hardware that just don’t hold. One of these was that the Neo Geo was unique because of its heavy use of sprites where other systems would use tilemaps. But that’s not unique to the Neo Geo: ADK was just upgrading their Alpha68k family, which all used the same system. Epoch and NEC’s µPD777 did the same thing in the 1970’s for home gamers. And now Taito.
So some concepts got stuck in my head early on when looking into hardware that just don’t hold. One of these was that the Neo Geo was unique because of its heavy use of sprites where other systems would use tilemaps. But that’s not unique to the Neo Geo: ADK was just upgrading their Alpha68k family, which all used the same system. Epoch and NEC’s µPD777 did the same thing in the 1970’s for home gamers. And now Taito.
Fortnite unavailable on iPhones globally after Apple rejects App Store release
(theguardian.com)
Epic Games says Fortnite is now unavailable on iPhones and iPads globally because Apple blocked a bid to release the popular video game in the App Store in the US and Europe.
Epic Games says Fortnite is now unavailable on iPhones and iPads globally because Apple blocked a bid to release the popular video game in the App Store in the US and Europe.
About Asteroids, Atari's biggest arcade hit
(goto10retro.com)
After the breakout success of Space Invaders in 1978, Atari was no longer the hot game maker. Sure, their games were popular, but they needed something that that could be the next “big thing”.
After the breakout success of Space Invaders in 1978, Atari was no longer the hot game maker. Sure, their games were popular, but they needed something that that could be the next “big thing”.
Superhot VR's Story Was Removed. What?
(giovanh.com)
SUPERHOT VR released in 2017. Then in 2021 the game’s entire story was removed.
SUPERHOT VR released in 2017. Then in 2021 the game’s entire story was removed.
Epic Resubmits Fortnite to U.S. App Store After Not Hearing from Apple
(macrumors.com)
On Friday, Epic Games submitted Fortnite to the U.S. App Store, and since then, we've been waiting to see if Apple would approve the game and allow it back on the iPhone and the iPad.
On Friday, Epic Games submitted Fortnite to the U.S. App Store, and since then, we've been waiting to see if Apple would approve the game and allow it back on the iPhone and the iPad.
World Video Game Hall of Fame Inducts Defender, Tamagotchi, GoldenEye 007, Quake
(apnews.com)
Trump tells Gulf leaders Iran must cease support of proxy groups as part of any nuclear deal
Trump tells Gulf leaders Iran must cease support of proxy groups as part of any nuclear deal
'Fallout' Renewed for Season 3
(newsweek.com)
Amazon has renewed its hit post-apocalyptic series ‘Fallout,’ based on the video game series, for a third season.
Amazon has renewed its hit post-apocalyptic series ‘Fallout,’ based on the video game series, for a third season.
Pakistani Govt shares game footage as real military action
(ukdefencejournal.org.uk)
In a surprising twist to the conflict between India and Pakistan, the official Twitter account of the Government of Pakistan has posted footage from the video game ARMA 3, claiming it shows a real military response to alleged Indian aggression.
In a surprising twist to the conflict between India and Pakistan, the official Twitter account of the Government of Pakistan has posted footage from the video game ARMA 3, claiming it shows a real military response to alleged Indian aggression.
Embracer Games Archive is preserving 75000 video games and needs contributions
(embracergamesarchive.com)
We want to preserve and tribute the games culture for a long period of time. It's a pretty nice mission – don't you think?
We want to preserve and tribute the games culture for a long period of time. It's a pretty nice mission – don't you think?