International Women’s Day 2019: “Dear Women in Games” a letter
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2019 with a letter to all the women in the games industry who inspire, struggle and succeed to make the industry a better place to be.
Are New eSports Bars a Viable Business?
You can add eSports to the theme of new bars popping up around the world. But is this trend a flash in the pan, or does it have real staying power? GiN Freelancer Sophie Jackson dives into the heart of the scene in Scandinavia, talking with bar owners about their experiences catering to the gamer crowd. Grab a cold one and come on in!
Strange and Wonderful Days Ahead for Nintendo?
There has been lots of news out of Nintendo lately, with the Regginator retiring and big rumors that Switch players will soon be able to stream Xbox games. Hargosh breaks down all the rumors, and what they might mean for gamers this week.
Sable: A Tool Helping Blind Gamers Make Their Own Games
Sable is a tool for blind gamers to make their own games. Chella looks at some of the facets of the blind gaming community, such as audio FPS games and the lack of accessibility in mainstream games.
Loving A Surprise Battle Royale Game
Todd dislikes the new Battle Royale craze that is sweeping gaming, but this week got access to a surprising title on the Nintendo Switch that combines a classic arcade game with a 99-person arena battle. Talk about a unique battle experience!
Meditations – Delivering a Daily Game for People Too Busy To Play
Meditations delivers a short five-minute game every day of the year. Chella looks at today’s game and considers the value of tiny games.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Invitational 2019 Prize Pool Hits $1 Million
Now in its third year, the Tom Clancy Rainbow Six Invitational eSports event will exceeded a million dollars in total prize money. In addition to what promises to be an exciting battle, news about the game, including brand new year four content, will be made during the tournament.
The 2019 Hardcore Bowl Kickoff
It’s that magic time of year again when Todd attempts to predict the Superbowl outcome using the Madden NFL game. This year we have the perennial contender New England Patriots battling the hungry Los Angeles Rams for football glory. Who will win? Let’s start the Hardcore bowl and find out!
Most Anticipated Games of 2019
The big games of 2019 include a cyberpunk search for human connection, dystopian DC, demon slaying and a spot of fishing and weeding. That’s right, all our hobbies are represented in the next 12 months with Animal Crossing, the latest from Platinum Games and From Software, as well as some indie gems like Sable.
Developer Bringing Light to a Long Dark World
This week, special guest columnist John Breeden highlights developer Hinterland Studios for forgoing immediate profit to instead go back and improve the core gameplay of their signature title, The Long Dark. It’s a selfless and gamer-focused model that other development teams should try and follow.