Leah J. Williams
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Naoki Yoshida’s career began with breaking convention in Mario. Bros
Mario Bros. kicked off a long journey for the Final Fantasy XIV director.

Pacific Drive and the art of building story through atmosphere
Dialogue and exposition won't save you now.

First Nations representation in games must be paired with agency
Representation alone is not enough for authentic depiction.

New look at Haunted Chocolatier incites Stardew Valley crossover theories
Grandpa may appear in Haunted Chocolatier – with a brand new, sturdy bed frame.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is a “globe-trotting” story
Amy Hennig, writer and director, has revealed more about the upcoming game.

T-Dog eXtreme’s Clownbaby aims to shake up the dating sim formula
Put on your clown shoes, and dance.

Ghoulish is a new Melbourne studio with a drive for defiant art
The studio's debut game is set to be revealed in June 2025.

Microsoft shortlisted Sega, Bungie, and more for acquisition
Microsoft seemingly flagged a total of eight possible studios for future acquisition.

Blue Protocol shut down, Western release cancelled
Blue Protocol will not get a Western release, and service for Japan will end in January 2025.

Borderlands 4 gets new, earlier release date
The news precedes the upcoming State of Play showcase.