Opinion

Super Mario Bros. Wonder artwork. Image courtesy of Nintendo

Super Mario Bros. Wonder breathes new life into the franchise on Nintendo Switch

Eric Halliday
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Xbox’s shift to mobile: Phil Spencer’s vision for industry dominance

Microsoft completes landmark $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

CD Projekt Red employees unite: The birth of Poland’s gamedev workers union

UKRAINE - 2023/06/15: In this photo illustration, Microsoft and Activision Blizzard logos are seen on a smartphone and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) logo on a pc screen. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Uncontrolled AI: The growing challenge of AI-generated content in the gaming industry

Aiden Crawford
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Larian Studios

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover in-game showers and more in recent update

Aiden Crawford
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Jennifer Hale attends the premiere of Disney's "Ralph Breaks the Internet" on November 5, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

Jennifer Hale’s $1,200 paycheck for Metal Gear Solid: A glimpse into voice actor compensation in the gaming industry

Aiden Crawford
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Exoprimal. Screenshot courtesy Capcom

The ongoing debate over rising game prices in a changing landscape

Aiden Crawford
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BRAZIL - 2023/07/09: In this photo illustration, the Xbox logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Xbox insider trading scandal shakes financial world

Aiden Crawford
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles past Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter in game six of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The NFT market: Debunking the hype and examining the future

Aiden Crawford
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Bethesda

Starfield modding controversy: DLSS, paywalls, and ethics

Aiden Crawford
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UKRAINE - 2023/06/15: In this photo illustration, Microsoft and Activision Blizzard logos are seen on a smartphone and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) logo on a pc screen. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Xbox leak reveals Microsoft’s strategy for AAA publishers

Aiden Crawford
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Sony

The growing cost of subscription services in entertainment

Aiden Crawford
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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 26: Visitors wait to play the video game 'Titanfall 2' developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts during the "Paris Games Week" on October 26, 2016 in Paris, France. "Paris Games Week" is an international trade fair for video games to be held from October 26 to October 31, 2016. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

The resurgence of Titanfall 2: What it means for the gaming industry

Aiden Crawford
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Bethesda

The three most helpful Starfield perks to pick up early in a playthrough

Brian Szlenk Straub
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Toplitz Productions

Layoffs hit Immortals of Aveum development team following sales shortfall

Aiden Crawford
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Ubisoft

Unity’s runtime fee controversy sparks developer backlash and stock price decline

Aiden Crawford
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Bethesda

Starfield’s PC performance sparks debate: Is it time for an upgrade?

Aiden Crawford
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: Microsoft Vice President and head of 343 Industries Bonnie Ross introduces "Halo 5 Guardians" during the Microsoft Xbox E3 press conference at the Galen Center on June 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Microsoft press conference is held in conjunction with the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) which focuses on gaming systems and interactive entertainment, featuring introductions to new products and technologies. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Xbox Mastercard: Bridging the gap between gaming and everyday life

Aiden Crawford
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Phoenix Labs

All romance options in Fae Farm ranked from worst to best

Eric Halliday
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Video game fans playing the Games Workshop Warhammer 40,000 game Eternal Crusade ahead of its summer release on Day 1 of MCM London Comic Con at The London ExCel on May 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ollie Millington/WireImage)

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s overhaul signals a promising turnaround

Aiden Crawford
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 12: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field after a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Madden 24: Our Week 1, 2023 NFL simulation results

Matthew Liebl
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Phoenix Labs

Fae Farm review: All the fun of Animal Crossing, now with an actual plot

Eric Halliday
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Bethesda

The long journey to Pluto: Starfield’s impact on space exploration in gaming

Aiden Crawford
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UKRAINE - 2023/02/21: In this photo illustration, Google Bard AI logo seen on a smartphone screen with a Google logo in the background. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Linus Tech Tips faces criticism and halts production amidst controversies

Aiden Crawford
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CD Projekt Red

The odyssey of Cyberpunk 2077: How updates and DLCs are shaping the gaming industry

Aiden Crawford
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 10: Ralph Fulton, Creative Director at Playground Games, introduces 'Forza Horizon 4' during the Microsoft xBox E3 briefing at the Microsoft Theater on June 10, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. The E3 Game Conference begins on Tuesday June 12. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Microsoft’s strategy shift: A new first-party game every quarter

Aiden Crawford
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Bethesda

Todd Howard’s gaming insights and Starfield’s impact on Xbox Game Pass

Aiden Crawford
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