Krafton, Inc., has announced that it is going to acquire Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the developer behind Subnautica. This news comes by way of a press release on Krafton’s site, which reveals that it decided today that it is going to acquire Unknown Worlds. Krafton says this acquisition continues the company’s strategy of expanding and securing […]
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Painting puzzle game Behind the Frame drips with Studio Ghibli charm
Hayao Miyazaki’s influence is seen beyond film, and in games across the entire industry. But never before have I felt as if I was playing inside of a Studio Ghibli film until my hourlong experience with Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery. Created by Taiwanese developer Silver Lining Studio, Behind the Frame is mostly a […]
The Secrets Behind Tim Schafer's Rubik's Cube Collection
Tim Schafer owns a lot of Rubik’s Cubes. This is something eagle-eyed viewers of Double Fine’s many documentaries might’ve noticed throughout the years. Any scene with Schafer sitting in his office – of which there are a lot – is usually accompanied by many Rubik’s Cubes covering his desk. Or they’re found in his hands, […]
Miitopia Debuts Second Behind Resident Evil Village In The UK
Nintendo’s latest reboot of the 3DS RPG title Miitopia made a stellar UK debut. On its first weekend, the quirky title took second place on the charts, coming in just behind the ever-popular Resident Evil Village. According to Nintendo Life, six Nintendo exclusives made the chart. Those titles include Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Mario 3D World+Bowser’s […]
The Story Behind Supergiant Games’ Transistor
Coming off the heels of our latest issue, which features a profile on close-knit studio Supergiant Games, we’re also sharing parts of the indie developer’s amazing journey online by posting the stories behind its inventive titles. Last week, we took an in-depth look at Supergiant’s formation and its debut game, Bastion. Now we’re shining the spotlight […]
Behind Balan Wonderworld’s Awful Platforming Sits A Story Full Of Heart
Balan Wonderworld is not a good game. It’s a messy, frustrating, and poorly designed platformer where a collection of compelling ideas are buried underneath an avalanche of tedium. Trudging through each new level is a tiresome chore as you switch between myriad costumes to execute abilities that simply aren’t worth the payoff thanks to unwieldy, […]
Behind Nuvei’s partnership with ESE Entertainment
Global payment technology company Nuvei (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U) is clear on its ultimate goal: to provide the best payment experience to fans, merchants, teams and publishers. On its way to achieving this, the firm chooses its partners carefully, prioritising shared goals and beliefs. Recently, Nuvei announced a partnership with esports-focused entertainment and technology company ESE […]
The Man Behind Legend of Zelda’s Fairyless Tingle Has Retired From Nintendo
The man who created The Legend of Zelda’s quirky “guy in green tights” has retired from Nintendo, after 32 years with the gaming company. The year 2000 was great for many reasons, the threat of the Millennium Bug had passed and Britney Spears topped the charts with her iconic Oops! I did it again. 2000 […]
Meet the designers behind Dungeons & Dragons’ newest adventure anthology
The next book published for Dungeons & Dragons will include the work of 19 different co-authors, more than any included in the 5th edition of the original role-playing games. Titled Candlekeep Mysteries, the collection of one-shot adventures highlights the diversity of the creators working within the industry today. The book doesn’t come out until March […]
The lore behind League of Legends latest champion, Rell – Daily Esports
League of Legends’ latest champion, Rell, is shaping up to be a truly unique champion. Described as a “dark support” champion by Riot, Rell is a ferromancer, a controller of metal. Think metal benders from Avatar: The Last Airbender. From the region of Noxus, Rell the Black Rose is the ultimate weapon for the militaristic […]