Microsoft is finally shooting its shot for handheld gaming. During Summer Game Fest on June 8, the company debuted the console with a flashy trailer: a floating block of ice forming into the handheld before the Xbox logo cracks through and the system comes to life. Not just one, but …
Read More »What Really Happened in the Aftermath of the Lizard Squad Hacks
Although many security experts angrily railed against the media’s portrayal of Lizard Squad as “sophisticated,” people grudgingly came to accept that the Christmas attack did have a big impact on cybersecurity and the gaming industry. There’s little doubt that this was not the group’s motive—despite their clumsy attempts to claim …
Read More »‘Mario Kart World’ Races Are More Chaotic—and Better—Than Ever
Keeping the world interesting meant creating variety in these routes, Yabuki says, whether that was a large road or smaller, forest trails. “We’re certainly not bound by thinking about real-life geography, where we’re using islands and towns exactly as they might appear somewhere.” Still from Mario Kart World.Courtesy of Nintendo …
Read More »“Mario Kart World” Devs Broke Their Own Rule on Who Gets to Drive
Conkdor, an ostrich-like enemy that made its debut in Super Mario 3D World, should not be able to drive. First, it is a bird. Second, it has no hands. But in Mario Kart World, Conkdor can race alongside Mario on bikes, cars, and magic carpets, just like everyone else. This …
Read More »‘Grand Theft Auto’ Publisher Swaps DEI for ‘Diversity of Thought’ in Annual Report
Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind Grand Theft Auto VI, is forgoing any mention of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and promoting “diversity of thought” in its latest annual report. The change, first spotted by Game File, is part of the company’s annual 10-K report, which offers insight into the …
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