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Interview: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s developers maintain the mindset of “plain ol’ guys,” and that’s what makes the series so genuine

Interviews, PR

Pole To Win is an established leader in game debugging, but their new concept is “More Than Just Debugging.” We asked them about what’s changed

Game Development, Interviews

Shiren the Wanderer 6 is the series’ fastest-selling entry to date, but it’s struggling to take off in the West. Its creators hope to win over overseas roguelike lovers

Game Development, Interviews

Like a Dragon’s programmers publicly shared some of Infinite Wealth’s source code as a message to aspiring programmers. We ask them about the unprecedented decision

Indie Games, Interviews

Interview: Former Devil May Cry developer talks about their new action game MIGHTREYA and the enthusiastic support they’ve received from English-speaking fans as an indie

Interviews

Like a Dragon’s programmers talk about the struggles involved in making game-breaking mechanics like Kiryu’s Dragon Resurgence

Interviews

Interview: Suda51 on the resurrection of Shadows of the Damned, his undying love for Zelda, and getting more directly involved in game development

Interviews

The Steam Deck has seen widespread success, but it’s not stopping there. We ask Valve about the Steam Deck’s challenges and future goals

Interviews

Interview: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s developers maintain the mindset of “plain ol’ guys,” and that’s what makes the series so genuine

Interviews, PR

Pole To Win is an established leader in game debugging, but their new concept is “More Than Just Debugging.” We asked them about what’s changed

Game Development, Interviews

Shiren the Wanderer 6 is the series’ fastest-selling entry to date, but it’s struggling to take off in the West. Its creators hope to win over overseas roguelike lovers

Game Development, Interviews

Like a Dragon’s programmers publicly shared some of Infinite Wealth’s source code as a message to aspiring programmers. We ask them about the unprecedented decision

Indie Games, Interviews

Interview: Former Devil May Cry developer talks about their new action game MIGHTREYA and the enthusiastic support they’ve received from English-speaking fans as an indie

Interviews

Like a Dragon’s programmers talk about the struggles involved in making game-breaking mechanics like Kiryu’s Dragon Resurgence

Interviews

Interview: Suda51 on the resurrection of Shadows of the Damned, his undying love for Zelda, and getting more directly involved in game development

Latest News

Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam to begin developing a third person action RPG

Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam to begin developing a third person action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The project begins with an initial investment of roughly 30 million dollars.

Ayuo Kawase

2021-12-01 15:55

The Orion looks to double your Nintendo Switch’s screen size

The Orion looks to double your Nintendo Switch’s screen size. The Orion is a full HD 11.6-inch portable monitor currently being offered for $289, 23% off their suggested price of $379, through the Indiegogo campaign.

Nick Mosier

2021-11-30 17:26

Collecting all the items in Shin Megami Tensei V and buying FFXIV guitar picks [Now Gaming]

Final Fantasy XIV Crystal Shards guitar picks (Fender x FFXIV collaboration) & Shin Megami Tensei V impressions. “I can’t really get into the story of SMTV yet. I can’t draw conclusions, but everything feels abrupt.”

AUTOMATON WEST

2021-11-30 16:28

Editor’s choices

Japanese horror game Noroware Cycle announced with a terrifying trailer

Salamence is finally back on solid ground in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Smash Ultimate’s Bowser Jr. buffs, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, Happy’s Humble Burger Farm, and PowerWash Simulator [Now Gaming]

Non-gaming news

2025-01-06 18:53

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 smashes series’ box office records, becoming the fastest earning Sonic movie so far

Indie games

Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography PC Nintendo Switch indie language learning game

Indie Games, News

Learn Japanese by taking photos in this cozy new game (Updated)

Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a fun new language learning game that helps you learn everyday Japanese by taking photos.

2025-01-07 13:02

Interview: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s developers maintain the mindset of “plain ol’ guys,” and that’s what makes the series so genuine

Pole To Win is an established leader in game debugging, but their new concept is “More Than Just Debugging.” We asked them about what’s changed

Shiren the Wanderer 6 is the series’ fastest-selling entry to date, but it’s struggling to take off in the West. Its creators hope to win over overseas roguelike lovers

Like a Dragon’s programmers publicly shared some of Infinite Wealth’s source code as a message to aspiring programmers. We ask them about the unprecedented decision

Interview: Former Devil May Cry developer talks about their new action game MIGHTREYA and the enthusiastic support they’ve received from English-speaking fans as an indie

Like a Dragon’s programmers talk about the struggles involved in making game-breaking mechanics like Kiryu’s Dragon Resurgence

Interview: Suda51 on the resurrection of Shadows of the Damned, his undying love for Zelda, and getting more directly involved in game development

The Steam Deck has seen widespread success, but it’s not stopping there. We ask Valve about the Steam Deck’s challenges and future goals

Interview: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s developers maintain the mindset of “plain ol’ guys,” and that’s what makes the series so genuine

Pole To Win is an established leader in game debugging, but their new concept is “More Than Just Debugging.” We asked them about what’s changed

Shiren the Wanderer 6 is the series’ fastest-selling entry to date, but it’s struggling to take off in the West. Its creators hope to win over overseas roguelike lovers

Like a Dragon’s programmers publicly shared some of Infinite Wealth’s source code as a message to aspiring programmers. We ask them about the unprecedented decision

Interview: Former Devil May Cry developer talks about their new action game MIGHTREYA and the enthusiastic support they’ve received from English-speaking fans as an indie

Like a Dragon’s programmers talk about the struggles involved in making game-breaking mechanics like Kiryu’s Dragon Resurgence

Interview: Suda51 on the resurrection of Shadows of the Damned, his undying love for Zelda, and getting more directly involved in game development

Latest News

Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam to begin developing a third person action RPG

The Orion looks to double your Nintendo Switch’s screen size

Collecting all the items in Shin Megami Tensei V and buying FFXIV guitar picks [Now Gaming]

Editor’s choices

Japanese horror game Noroware Cycle announced with a terrifying trailer

Salamence is finally back on solid ground in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Smash Ultimate’s Bowser Jr. buffs, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, Happy’s Humble Burger Farm, and PowerWash Simulator [Now Gaming]

Non-gaming news

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 smashes series’ box office records, becoming the fastest earning Sonic movie so far

Indie games

Learn Japanese by taking photos in this cozy new game (Updated)

Deltarune creator Toby Fox says the game’s fourth chapter is now being bug-tested on PC

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