How to Write Your Own Games - for the Amiga
Mike Bouma (Slashdot reader #85,252) writes: With the release of the A500 mini (which also supports A1200 games) and its side loading feature you may be interested to get started with Amiga Retro games development. This is why I collected some recent.....»»
Should you play Hades 2 in early access or wait for the full game?
Supergiant games After what felt like a much longer wait than it really was, in early access. PC players can dive into the roguelike sequel right now and start their war against Chronos. Not everyone is rushing to buy their copy, though. Since its re.....»»
Microsoft closes the Bethesda studios behind Hi-Fi Rush, Redfall, and more
Redfall's Arkane Austin, Mighty Doom's Alpha Dog Studios, Roundhouse Games, and Hi-Fi Rush's Tango Gameworks are all being shut down by Microsoft......»»
Nintendo confirms that Switch 2 and a June Direct are coming
Nintendo confirmed it will talk about upcoming Switch games in a Direct this June, as well as its Nintendo Switch successor before the end of the fiscal year......»»
I want more approachable Soulslikes. These new games show that it’s possible
Another Crab's Treasure and Stellar Blade feature great accessibility options. I hope Soulslike developers are taking note......»»
NYT Strands: answers for Tuesday, May 7
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
All Rockstar video games: full list of developed and published games
Rockstar is known for GTA, but that's only the tip of the iceberg for this team. Here are all the games it has made, and a ranking of the best of the best......»»
Can the new iPad compete with my preferred tablet?
We’re less than a day away from Apple unveiling the first updates to the iPad line since 2022. In other words, there are only a few more hours left to speculate about new iPads! That made me think of something that I’ve been meaning to write abou.....»»
The wait is over: Hades 2 is out now in early access on Steam
Hades 2, the highly anticipated sequel to one of the best games of all time, just launched into early access on Steam......»»
iOS 17.5 shows Apple following the New York Times playbook with games
Last week at the White House Correspondents Dinner, SNL’s Colin Jost joked about how The New York Times—the country’s most successful news publication—was only kept alive by Wordle and other puzzle games. The Times didn’t appreciate the rem.....»»
Apple Arcade rolls out five new games, including "Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse"
Apple Arcade is set to receive new titles in June, including the adventure game "Return to Monkey Island+" and the retro-style platformer "Tomb of the Mask."Return to Monkey Island+Apple Arcade players will soon have five new titles to check out, inc.....»»
Sony backs down, won’t enforce PSN accounts for Helldivers 2 PC players on Steam
What will Sony do next for an audience that likes its games but not its network? Enlarge / Aiming a single rifle sight into an earth-moving explosion feels like some kind of metaphor for the Helldivers 2 delayed PSN requirement s.....»»
How to install Steam using Whisky on Apple Silicon Macs
Whisky allows you to install Apple's Game Porting Toolkit on your Mac. Here's how to use it to run Steam games.The Whisky appWe previously covered how to use the Whisky app to install the Game Porting Toolkit (GPTK) and WINE to run older Microsoft Wi.....»»
NYT Strands: answers for Monday, May 6
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
It’s time to stop ignoring the CPU in your gaming PC
The CPU has left the conversation for PC gamers over the last few years, but with the demands of modern games, it's time to reexamine its role......»»
This fun and frustrating mountain-climbing game is worth the hike
If you love hilariously frustrating games like Getting Over It, you'll want to play Surmount on your Switch or Steam Deck......»»
NYT Strands: answers for Sunday, May 5
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
The simple reasons your PC games don’t play as well as they should
If you're unhappy with your PC's gaming performance, don't start saving for upgrades just yet -- try these tricks to improve it first......»»
NYT Strands: answers for Saturday, May 4
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
Google tells court it shouldn’t have to distribute third-party app stores
Google: Epic Games wants court to "micromanage" Android app distribution. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Kirill Kudryavtsev) Google urged a federal court to reject Epic Games' request for an injunction that would reduce.....»»
3 Xbox Game Pass games you need to play this weekend (May 3-5)
If you're looking to dig into Xbox Game Pass' catalog this weekend, give these three games a try......»»