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CultureFans Take Shelter After Tabletop Convention Gen Con Gets Hit By A Massive Storm That Leaks Onto The Show Floor
As the National Weather Service put central Indiana on alert, thousands of tabletop players watched a surreal scene as intense weather cast its own frightening spell
By Zack Kotzer Published August 2, 2026 -
CultureMiyamoto Believes Gamers Have Lost Interest In Hardware Specs, And Who Could Blame Them
Gaming trends have the Mario creator feeling that cutting edge graphics and performance are no longer the priority for customers, and the evidence seems to be on his side
By Zack Kotzer Published July 26, 2026 -
CultureCapcom Says The Goal Of A New Resident Evil Every Year Enables Games Like Pragmata
While most studios burn themselves on overly singular projects, Masachika Kawata says that the steady success of the Resident Evil series has enabled Capcom to explore new ideas
By Zack Kotzer Published July 26, 2026 -
CultureWarren Spector’s Thick As Thieves Ends Support After Just Two Months: ‘Working In The Gaming Industry Is At Times Delightful And At Other Times Heartbreaking’
After significant layoffs at the studio, the leaner Thief successor is hoping to continue with peer-to-peer servers
By Zack Kotzer Published July 25, 2026 -
CultureRare Nintendo Console Discovered Throughout Japanese Love Hotel
Each room in an unnamed hourly establishment was outfitted with a fully functioning 'Famicombox,' resurrecting rumors that a former Nintendo president dabbled in some after hours assignments
By Zack Kotzer Published July 25, 2026 -
CultureConker, Charles Martinet’s Donkey Kong Voice, And The Other Irresistibly Weird Splendors Of E3 In The ’90s
The Video Game History Foundation’s gigantic cache of old trade show footage and canceled games heralds back to an era where publishers put their whole ass into selling you Killer Instinct
By Zack Kotzer Published July 25, 2026 -
CultureCliff Bleszinski Blames Personal Ego And Alcohol Issues For Boss Key’s Failure
Following a seizure this year, the former rock star of game development opens up about his infamous exit from the industry, taking responsibility for the studio’s inability to create a hit
By Zack Kotzer Published July 19, 2026
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