Nintendo’s New Mario Render Update Adds the Character’s Long-Missing Coin Pouch
Nintendo gives Mario coin pockets in newly updated renders, a small nod to a character who's carried items for nearly 45 years.
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Survey split: Japanese studios rush toward AI tools as North American developers sit on the fence
Survey finds Japanese game devs embrace AI at 85.8%, while North American devs lag behind at 36%.
Why We Can’t Agree on Which Magic Set Is Good
A look at Magic: The Gathering sets and why players find it nearly impossible to define what makes one truly excellent.
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Grip Review: Fast, Loud, and Somewhere in the Middle
A combat racer grips the track with wheels, wings, and weapons, yet its campaign slips beneath the surface.
Why Japanese Studios Suffer Fewer Layoffs: Smaller Teams, Modest Pay and No Live-Service Chasing
Why Japanese studios suffer fewer layoffs: smaller teams, modest executive pay, and no live-service chasing.
Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Brings Juliet Back to Jaredwood, But the Early Demo Is Quiet and Rough
Juliet the undead slayer returns to Jaredwood in Lollipop Chainsaw 2, a sequel that needs polish before 2027.
GTA 6 Has Turned October Into a Release Bloodbath — This $40 Soulslike Is Hellbent on Crashing the Party
A $40 soulslike dares to enter October's release bloodbath, where GTA 6 and many others contend for the throne.
Twitch CEO Confirms GTA 6 Online Will Launch Next Year
Twitch CEO confirms GTA VI Online launches next year, leaving players stuck with current GTA Online for now.
Heart Machine Lays Off Nearly Everyone After Publisher Pulls Funding for Unannounced Project
Heart Machine lays off nearly everyone after a publisher cancels an unannounced game, leaving the studio's future in doubt.
Marathon creative director denies rumors of a Destiny 2 merger
Marathon's creative director denies a leaked rumor of a merger with Destiny 2, calling it fake and urging fans to ignore the noise.
Blizzard Boss Promises Big Timely Releases After Years of ‘It’s Done When It’s Done’
Blizzard promises StarCraft's 2030 open-world shooter and Diablo 5, breaking its 'it's done when it's done' habit.
Publisher Pulls Funding for Unannounced Heart Machine Project, Laying Off Nearly Everyone
Heart Machine loses publisher funding for an unannounced project, lays off nearly everyone, while fans hope for recovery.