Posts By Joelle Daniels

Mario Kart World – Banana Skin, Green Shell Could Have Potentially Been Cut

Mario Kart World – Banana Skin, Green Shell Could Have Potentially Been Cut

Producer Kosuke Yabuki has spoken about how every tradition of Mario Kart was questioned during the development of World.

The Witcher 4 Animator Says Unreal Engine 5.6’s Features “Unlocks” Him as an Artist

The Witcher 4 Animator Says Unreal Engine 5.6’s Features “Unlocks” Him as an Artist

CD Projekt RED's Julius Girbirg, along with Unreal Engine's Wyeth Johnson, spoke about how the new engine features help developers.

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop is Now Live Ahead of Console’s June 5 Launch

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop is Now Live Ahead of Console’s June 5 Launch

Now that the Switch 2 eShop is live, those with early access to the console can start redeeming their codes and downloading games.

Fallout 76 Introduces Fishing With Season 21: Gone Fission Update

Fallout 76 Introduces Fishing With Season 21: Gone Fission Update

The latest major update to Fallout 76 also brings with it a host of new content, including new food recipes and new furniture.

First-Party Nintendo Switch Games Get Updates to Offer Better Performance on Switch 2

First-Party Nintendo Switch Games Get Updates to Offer Better Performance on Switch 2

These include Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Kirby Star Allies, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and more.

The Witcher 4 – CD Projekt RED Says Ciri’s Face is Copied From The Witcher 3

The Witcher 4 – CD Projekt RED Says Ciri’s Face is Copied From The Witcher 3

Ciri's face has seemingly gone through some changes, however, in order to give animators greater control over her facial expressions.

Nintendo Confirms No Switch 2 Review Units Before June 5 Launch

Nintendo Confirms No Switch 2 Review Units Before June 5 Launch

A spokesperson for Nintendo said that it wants reviewers and players to experience the console the same way with the day one update.

Next Mass Effect Might Bring Back Excessive Lens Flare From Original Trilogy

Next Mass Effect Might Bring Back Excessive Lens Flare From Original Trilogy

While far from confirmation about lens flare, the fact that the director responded playfully indicates things are going well for the game.

Unreal Engine 5.6 is Out Now, MetaHuman Creator Now Integrated With the Engine

Unreal Engine 5.6 is Out Now, MetaHuman Creator Now Integrated With the Engine

The newest version of Unreal Engine 5 includes a host of new features, including Hardware Ray Tracing and better animation tools.

Dead Take is a New Horror Game by Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Developer, Palworld Publisher

Dead Take is a New Horror Game by Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Developer, Palworld Publisher

There aren't many details revealed yet, but we do know that the entertainment industry will serve as the plot's main subject.

Nintendo Denies Reports of it Offering Higher Gross Margins to Japanese Retailers for Switch 2

Nintendo Denies Reports of it Offering Higher Gross Margins to Japanese Retailers for Switch 2

Nintendo has revealed through a post on social media that it does not tend to reveal details about its deals with retail partners.

CD Projekt RED Believes Switch 2’s Faster Storage, RAM and DLSS Make it Better Than PS4, Xbox One

CD Projekt RED Believes Switch 2’s Faster Storage, RAM and DLSS Make it Better Than PS4, Xbox One

CD Projekt RED's VP of technology Charles Tremblay spoke about the technical challenges behind Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Director Has Already Started Working on His Next Game

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Director Has Already Started Working on His Next Game

Kojima spoke about how quite a few of the game's developers will be taking a break after Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is out.

Torchlight 3 Studio Has Been Shut Down by Zynga

Torchlight 3 Studio Has Been Shut Down by Zynga

According to a statement provided by Zynga, the studio was closed down due to a "strategic realignment" of resources and priorities.

Elden Ring: Nightreign Producer Thanks Players For Putting Up With its “Peculiar Aspects”

Elden Ring: Nightreign Producer Thanks Players For Putting Up With its “Peculiar Aspects”

Kitao also encourages players to get over the initial hurdles of Nightreign, since the game offers up its own unique sense of accomplishment.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer and Publisher Believe Game’s Brevity is its Virtue

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer and Publisher Believe Game’s Brevity is its Virtue

Sandfall Interactive's COO also questioned the idea of linking the price of a game and how much "value" it offers to its length.

The Witcher 4 Developer Doesn’t Want to Copy its Own Ideas

The Witcher 4 Developer Doesn’t Want to Copy its Own Ideas

Celebrating 10 years of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, studio co-CEO Adam Badowski spoke about how its games will always have something new.

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Remake – “Something is Going On With Edward” Say Play Arts Artists

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Remake – “Something is Going On With Edward” Say Play Arts Artists

While it might sound like the artists may have made a mistake, the duo still ended up teasing the rumoured Black Flag remake.

Elden Ring: Nightreign Director Says Studio Didn’t Start Out With a Roguelike in Mind

Elden Ring: Nightreign Director Says Studio Didn’t Start Out With a Roguelike in Mind

Junya Ishizaki has said that as development on Elden Ring: Nightreign continued, the title came to resemble other titles in the roguelike genre.

Tango Gameworks Opens New Office, Starts Recruiting for Unannounced Action Game

Tango Gameworks Opens New Office, Starts Recruiting for Unannounced Action Game

The newest incarnation of the studio has also revealed its new logo, with which it wants to impart a "hand-made" feeling, on its website.