Posts By Joelle Daniels

Donkey Kong Bananza Was Originally Envisioned for the Switch 1 – Producer

Donkey Kong Bananza Was Originally Envisioned for the Switch 1 – Producer

However, the Switch 2's horsepower and new features like mouse control persuaded the developers to move to the new console.

Donkey Kong Bananza Happened Because Nintendo Exec Explicitly Requested It, Producer Reveals

Donkey Kong Bananza Happened Because Nintendo Exec Explicitly Requested It, Producer Reveals

The developers of Donkey Kong Bananza also wanted to differentiate the gameplay between Mario and Donkey Kong by using voxels.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Gets Harder Game Mode With Oil and Water Temperature Control in New Update

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Gets Harder Game Mode With Oil and Water Temperature Control in New Update

The update also brings with it a host of enhancement to the game's UI, a few bug fixes, and compatibility with Steam achievements.

SAG-AFTRA Video Game Voice Actors Strike Comes to an End With New Agreement

SAG-AFTRA Video Game Voice Actors Strike Comes to an End With New Agreement

An agreement was signed between SAG-AFTRA and gaming companies to give performers "guardrails and disclosure" about the use of AI.

Indiana Jones and the Golden Circle Developer – First-Person Camera “Was a Given For Us”

Indiana Jones and the Golden Circle Developer – First-Person Camera “Was a Given For Us”

Design director Jens Andersson also noted that it was "really hard", but it wasn't the most difficult part of making the game.

Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers Are Being Discontinued on January 30, 2026

Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers Are Being Discontinued on January 30, 2026

Nintendo has also stated that it will not be cutting short the validity period of any Game Vouchers purchased till the service ends.

Arkane Studios Started Full Production on Unnamed AAA Game at the End of 2024

Arkane Studios Started Full Production on Unnamed AAA Game at the End of 2024

While Arkane didn't name the AAA game in its recent financial report, the timing indicates that it might be Marvel's Blade.

Sea of Thieves is Getting a Community Direct About its Future Later Today

Sea of Thieves is Getting a Community Direct About its Future Later Today

Developer Rare likely wants to assure Sea of Thieves fans that it has been unaffected in the wake of Everwild's cancellation.

Star Wars Battlefront 2 Was the 12th Best-Selling Game in the US for May 2025

Star Wars Battlefront 2 Was the 12th Best-Selling Game in the US for May 2025

DICE's shooter has seen quite a bit of resurgence following the release of Andor and the Revenge of the Sith anniversary.

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag SteamDB Listing Updated With New Features

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag SteamDB Listing Updated With New Features

The changes to the database for Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag on SteamDB indicate that a remake or remaster would replace the original.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Only Has 10 Tracks Returning From the Original Games

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Only Has 10 Tracks Returning From the Original Games

Tony Hawk has previously noted that the decision to have so many new songs and few returning tracks in the soundtrack was his.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Accessibility Settings Detailed

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Accessibility Settings Detailed

The game features a host of options, from the ability to change game speed, to even changing the timer to allow up to 60 minutes.

Former Annapurna Employees Are Running New Publisher Fictions

Former Annapurna Employees Are Running New Publisher Fictions

Former Annapurna Interactive employees had reportedly expressed their desire to take over Private Division earlier this year.

Halo Infinite Gets Seek and Deploy Extraction Mode With Operation: Reclaimer

Halo Infinite Gets Seek and Deploy Extraction Mode With Operation: Reclaimer

The high-stakes S&D Extraction game mode pits two teams of four players each against each other as they compete to complete objectives.

Gothic Remake Gets Third “Making Of” Video Showcasing its Visual and Art Changes

Gothic Remake Gets Third “Making Of” Video Showcasing its Visual and Art Changes

The video features developers and artists discussing the original Gothic's emphasis on a realistic medieval world with magic.

Ubisoft Red Storm Hit by Lay-Offs Affecting 19 Employees

Ubisoft Red Storm Hit by Lay-Offs Affecting 19 Employees

In a statement, Ubisoft said that Red Storm Entertainment was its only studio being affected by lay-offs as part of cost-saving.

Splitgate 2 Interview – Post-Launch Content, Player Feedback, Console Performance, and More

Splitgate 2 Interview – Post-Launch Content, Player Feedback, Console Performance, and More

Co-founder and CEO of 1047 Games Ian Proulx was kind enough to answer some of our questions about competitive shooter Splitgate 2.

Multiple Fallout Projects Are in Development at Bethesda – Rumour

Multiple Fallout Projects Are in Development at Bethesda – Rumour

One of the projects is said to be the "one you're all wanting", which could very well be the long-rumoured Fallout 3 remaster.

Mega Man is One of Capcom’s Most Important IPs, Says the Company

Mega Man is One of Capcom’s Most Important IPs, Says the Company

“The Mega Man series is one of our most important IPs, and we are continuously considering ways to develop it further," it said.

Former PlayStation Exec Believes “Something Must Be Done” About Ballooning Game Budgets

Former PlayStation Exec Believes “Something Must Be Done” About Ballooning Game Budgets

Shuhei Yoshida spoke about how there were fewer smaller games greenlit during the PS4 era because big-budget blockbusters felt "safe".