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Rare Sega Mega Drive Prototype 'Dark Empires' Unveiled: A Lost Dragon RTS from Sega Technical Institute
Hidden Palace has released the prototype for 'Dark Empires', an unreleased dragon-themed RTS developed by Sega Technical Institute for the Sega Mega Drive, offering...
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Lost Sega Saturn Prototype of Destruction Derby 2 Emerges Online: A Glimpse Into Classic Game Development
A newly released prototype of the cancelled Sega Saturn version of Destruction Derby 2 has surfaced, offering video game historians and fans a look into a long-lost...
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EA and Stability AI Forge Partnership to Shape the Future of Game Development
Electronic Arts (EA) partners with Stability AI to co-create generative AI tools aimed at advancing game development workflows and creative possibilities, highlighting...
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Hydlide Creator Tokihiro Naito Highlights Age Discrimination in Japan’s Game Industry
Tokihiro Naito, influential creator of the Hydlide RPG series, discusses age discrimination in Japan’s game development sector and his employment journey at M2 Co. Ltd.
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Masahiro Sakurai Manga Biography Launches in Japan: Celebrating the Creator of Kirby and Smash Bros.
Masahiro Sakurai, the legendary creator behind Kirby and Super Smash Bros., will receive a manga biography launching in Japan on November 18, 2024. Learn about the...
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Crimson Collective Claims Breach of Nintendo Internal Systems: Details and Industry Impact
A detailed report on Crimson Collective's alleged breach of Nintendo's internal systems, examining verified facts, background, and the broader implications for game...
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New Glitches Uncovered: Speedrunner Kosmic Discovers Hidden Levels in Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels
Renowned Mario speedrunner Kosmic uncovers and completes previously untouched glitched levels in Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels on Nintendo Switch and NES, shedding...
Inside Nintendo’s Secretive Development Culture: Ken Watanabe Shares Insights
Explore Ken Watanabe’s experiences with Nintendo’s unique, secretive game development culture, where creative freedom leads to groundbreaking titles and internal...
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DreamSDK R4 Update Revitalizes Sega Dreamcast Homebrew Development
The newest update to DreamSDK delivers major improvements to Dreamcast game development, streamlining the process for Windows users and supporting modern programming...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Dev Kits in Short Supply: Developers Struggle to Access Hardware for New Releases
Three months after launch, Nintendo Switch 2 dev kits remain hard to come by, impacting game development and third-party support. Industry voices share insight into...
Storm Lancers Announced for Nintendo Switch: Roguelike Adventure From ProbablyMonsters Debuts Fall 2024
ProbablyMonsters announces Storm Lancers, a vibrant side-scrolling roguelike exclusively for Nintendo Switch, focusing on co-op gameplay and sustainable game development.
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Mario Kart World Surpasses 5.63 Million Sales Following Nintendo Switch 2 Launch
Mario Kart World achieves over 5.63 million units sold worldwide since its release alongside Nintendo Switch 2. Explore the sales figures, launch context, and...
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Sony Acquires 2.5% Stake in Bandai Namco to Expand Anime IP and Global Fan Engagement
Sony has purchased a 2.5% stake in Bandai Namco, forming a strategic alliance to broaden the reach of anime and manga IP worldwide. The deal will leverage both...
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Virtuos Announces Global Workforce Reduction After Launch of Oblivion Remastered
Virtuos, renowned for its Nintendo Switch ports like The Outer Worlds, has laid off 270 employees following the release of Oblivion Remastered, signaling a strategic...
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Capcom Reaffirms Commitment to Mega Man Series and Merchandise Expansion
Capcom emphasizes the enduring importance of the Mega Man franchise, with ongoing plans for future game development and expanded merchandise initiatives.
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Virtuos Assesses Nintendo Switch 2 Performance: Closer to PS4 or Xbox Series S?
The Virtuos team analyzes Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, comparing its GPU and CPU performance to Xbox Series S and PlayStation 4, and discusses implications for game...
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Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka Rules Out Sonic Adventure Remaster, Focuses on New Titles
Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka addresses requests for a Sonic Adventure remaster, explaining the studio's focus on new game development over revisiting the classic...
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Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino Clarifies Stance on AI in Game Development: No AI Content in Final Games
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino addresses misinterpreted comments regarding AI's role in game development, clarifying that while AI assists in planning, no AI-generated...
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Nintendo Pictures' Role in Death Stranding 2 Highlights Cross-Platform Collaboration
Nintendo Pictures, now a Nintendo-owned subsidiary, contributed to Death Stranding 2: On The Beach for PlayStation 5, showcasing its ongoing impact on AAA game...
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Nintendo Pictures Contributes Motion Capture Expertise to Death Stranding 2 on PlayStation 5
Nintendo Pictures lent its advanced motion capture capabilities to Death Stranding 2 for PlayStation 5, marking a notable collaboration outside of Nintendo’s...
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Masahiro Sakurai Discusses Generative AI and the Future of Large-Scale Game Development
Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai addresses the challenges of large-scale game development and explores the role of generative AI as a potential solution.
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Donkey Kong Bananza's Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Spurs Discussion on EPD's Development Approach
The recent Nintendo Direct announcement of Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2 has fueled discussion about the rumored involvement of Entertainment Planning...
Mega Man Creator Akira Kitamura Launches Kitamura Blueprints Blog on Patreon
Legendary Mega Man designer Akira Kitamura returns with Kitamura Blueprints, a Patreon-funded blog offering insights into game development and the history behind the...
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Level-5 Officially Dissolves Level-5 Comcept Following Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Success
Level-5 has officially dissolved its subsidiary Level-5 Comcept after the successful development of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. Learn more about the...
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Nintendo Switch Price Hikes Spark Industry Debate Ahead of Borderlands 4 Launch
As Nintendo introduces an $80 price tag for Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford discusses potential pricing for Borderlands 4,...
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Masahiro Sakurai Advocates for Unique Japanese Game Development Amid Global Industry Shifts
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai shares insights on the future of Japanese game development, emphasizing creativity and cultural uniqueness in the face of...
Team17 Pays Tribute to Martyn Brown, Celebrating the Legacy of a British Game Development Pioneer
Team17 commemorates co-founder Martyn Brown with a dedicated blog tribute, highlighting his achievements in game development and his enduring influence on titles like...
Former Nintendo Designer Takaya Imamura Reflects on Challenging Debugging Experience with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Takaya Imamura, renowned Nintendo designer, discusses his difficult experience debugging The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in a new EDGE Magazine feature,...
Team17 Co-Founder Martyn Brown Passes Away: Remembering a British Video Game Pioneer
Team17 co-founder Martyn Brown, a leading figure in the British games industry known for titles like Worms and Alien Breed, has died at age 57. Read about his legacy...
LightSpeed Studios Launches New Japan Division Led by Capcom Veteran Hideaki Itsuno
LightSpeed Studios opens a new AAA game development studio in Japan, headed by former Capcom director Hideaki Itsuno, renowned for Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma.
Level-5’s Holy Horror Mansion Trailer Sparks Debate Over AI-Generated Art
Fans react to possible AI-generated backgrounds in Level-5’s Holy Horror Mansion trailer, highlighting ongoing industry concerns about AI in game development.
Why Nintendo Switch Pricing Strategy Outperforms Sony’s PS5 Pro Approach
Explore how Nintendo Switch's affordable pricing and disciplined game development philosophy have made it a global bestseller, contrasting with the high-cost PS5 Pro...
Atlus Devs on ‘JRPG’ Term: Persona Creators Embrace Japanese Pop Culture Identity
Atlus leaders behind Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona 5 discuss the meaning of 'JRPG', highlighting the positive impact of Japanese pop culture on game development and...
Brian Fargo and Richard Garriott Collaboration Revisited: A Lost Opportunity in Classic RPG History
Veteran developers Brian Fargo and Richard Garriott nearly joined forces in the late 1980s. This article reviews the historical context, verified milestones, and...
Toys for Bob Spin-Off: Studio Leaves Activision Blizzard After Novato Office Closure
Toys for Bob has announced it is spinning off as an independent studio following Activision Blizzard layoffs and the Novato office closure. Coverage of the studio's...
Nintendo Purchases Land for Second Corporate Headquarters in Kyoto — Building No. 2 Targeted for December 2027
Nintendo has acquired a plot adjacent to its Kyoto headquarters to build 'Corporate Headquarters Development Center, Building No. 2', purchased from Kyoto City for ¥5...
1-UP Studio Relaunches Official Website: Nintendo-Owned Developer Embraces Fresh Identity
1-UP Studio, the Nintendo-owned developer formerly known as Brownie Brown, launches a new official website, highlighting its corporate philosophy and a renewed focus...
Super Mario Bros. 20th Anniversary: Celebrating Nintendo's Industry-Shaping Classic
Super Mario Bros. marks its 20th anniversary since launching in Japan.