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Shinji Mikami Praises Resident Evil 4 Remake, Calling it a “Masterpiece”

The celebrated game designer Shinji Mikami recently shared his admiration for the Resident Evil 4 remake, crediting the game’s developers for taking what he described as his “quick draft” and transforming it into a modern masterpiece. Mikami, who directed the original 2005 release of Resident Evil 4, has long been respected for his work in […]

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Rosanna Pansino Reports MrBeast to the FBI

Rosanna Pansino Reports MrBeast to the FBI Over Alleged Harassment

YouTuber Rosanna Pansino recently made headlines by filing a report with the FBI, citing incidents of alleged harassment from MrBeast’s fanbase. The situation started after Pansino claimed she received threats following her statements about a controversial interaction with MrBeast. The friction intensified after Pansino accused MrBeast of excluding her from a video ranking list, which

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Oblivion's Infamous Horse Armour

Oblivion’s Infamous Horse Armour: Dev Admits “We Had No Idea What We Were Doing”

In one of the most notorious moments in gaming history, the “Horse Armour” DLC for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion continues to resonate as a cautionary tale. Nearly two decades after its release, a developer from Bethesda Game Studios recently reflected on the controversy surrounding the Horse Armour DLC, admitting the team was caught off

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Stephen Totilo on Game Journalism, DEI, and His Journey from Kotaku to Game File - Spiel Times

Stephen Totilo on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, DEI, Great Hill Partners and His Journey from Kotaku to Game File

In this exclusive interview, I, Pingal Pratyush from SpielTimes.com—a site transitioning from SEO-focused content to original journalism—have talked to Stephen Totilo, a veteran games journalist, who’s currently running his own reader-supported newsletter, Game File. In our talk, Stephen shares insights from his extensive career, including his time at Kotaku and Axios, the challenges and evolution

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From Fall Guys To Their Own Studio, Please Welcome Kindred Spirit Games - Spiel Times

From Fall Guys To Their Own Studio, Please Welcome Kindred Spirit Games

Game developers Megan Ralph and Joel Herber known for their work on Fall Guys, Alto’s Odyssey, Hellblade II, and Summerhill are here with their own studio: Kindred Spirit Games. They announced the studio on June 5 and I felt it necessary to chat with them about their previous experiences in game development, why they decided to start

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Jason Schreier's Secret to Success People trust him, says Nathan Grayson

Jason Schreier’s Secret to Success? “People trust him,” says Nathan Grayson

Aftermath’s Nathan Grayson recently shared with us what he thinks makes Jason Schreier such a great journalist. Grayson, who used to work with Schreier at Kotaku, breaks down Schreier’s success into three key ingredients: networking, strategic communication, and commitment to getting things right. Building Bridges and Burning None One of Schreier’s skills is his ability

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Nathan Grayson on Google AI They launched a busted product to beat OpenAI to the punch

Nathan Grayson on Google AI: “They launched a busted product” to beat OpenAI to the punch

Nathan Grayson, a veteran gaming journalist and co-founder of Aftermath, slammed Google AI Overview in an exclusive interview. He called it “terrible” and a “busted product.” A Rushed Job with Rough Edges Grayson called it “mind-boggling” that Google would release the AI Overview in its current state. He pointed out several instances where the AI

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