Such a great conversation with @jaybaylis.bsky.social on this week’s @backpagepod.bsky.social. I was educated, informed AND entertained. 🏆

Take the wheel! No, no like that!!! #assassinscreedblackflag

A fantastic episode of @intothecast.bsky.social this week. A true delight!

into the aether@intothecast.bsky.social · 3w ago

✨NEW EPISODE✨ This week in the Aether: We talk about the making of Wax Heads with @patattiemurray.bsky.social, Mixtape (post-discourse edition), Veritas Tales being your new favorite hidden gem, and the joy of Meccha Chameleon — a not-at-all-hidden gem. Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕

The final first-party game for #NintendoSwitch proves that if you want to send a system off in style, rhythm is the answer. www.thumbsticks.com/rhythm-heave...

Rhythm Heaven Groove review - Thumbsticks

Rhythm Heaven Groove, the final first-party game for Nintendo Switch, proves that if you want to send a system off in style, rhythm is the answer.

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I don’t think anyone has actually been waiting for a Black Flag remake since the day the original version was released!

What an absolute delight to listen to. Great episode.

The Game Business@thegamebusiness.com · last mo.

In today's very special edition of The Game Business, we tell the story of Jason Rubin, from his first computer to Crash Bandicoot, to South Park to Meta. This episode also features famous faces from the history of games www.thegamebusiness.com/p/seven-thin...

The PlayStation Portal may be a luxury, but its excellent ergonomics, haptics, and Remote Play performance make it the perfect PS5 companion.

PlayStation Portal Review (2026) - Thumbsticks

The PlayStation Portal may be a luxury, but its excellent ergonomics, haptics, and Remote Play performance make it the perfect PS5 companion.

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IO Interactive's First Light delivers an ambitious origin story for James Bond with sharp sandbox missions, blockbuster set pieces, and a 007 still finding his feet.

007 First Light review - Thumbsticks

IO Interactive's First Light delivers an ambitious origin story for James Bond with sharp sandbox missions, blockbuster set pieces, and a 007 still finding his feet.

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I’m a serial replayer. I love getting to know my favourite games inside out and back to front.

Nintendo Life@nintendolife.com · 3mo ago

Opinion: Replaying Games Is Better Than Playing Games.

This is the producer of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. It explains a lot.

VERY excited to share this big project. Many games are made in Canada, but few are *set* here.
 So, I spoke to 20+ devs who have been making all kinds of games that take place in Canada.
 From showcasing stunning landscapes to telling diverse stories, these games paint a vivid portrait of Canada. 🍁

Canada rarely gets to play itself -- these games are changing that

From showcasing stunning geography to telling diverse stories, here's how developers are representing Canada in their games.

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I’m thinking of playing MIO: Memories in Orbit. Would you recommend it? (If it helps, my tastes include Marmite, Brutalist architecture and Fedora hats of various colours.) Cheers x

Time for a psychogeographic stroll.

Such beautiful chaos.

The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast@backpagepod.bsky.social · 3mo ago

New episode! The N64 + GameCube Draft, with returning guests @gamesblackhole.bsky.social and @scarbs.bsky.social (this time, drunk). 36 picks across two beloved Nintendo consoles, with plenty of kills and steals. Listen wherever you get podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/3gv4...

Star Fox returns in a remake for #NintendoSwitch 2, but what does the future hold for the franchise? www.thumbsticks.com/star-fox-for...

Star Fox for Switch 2 could set the series on a new course - Thumbsticks

Star Fox returns in a new remake for Nintendo Switch 2, but what does the future hold for the storied franchise?

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Blown away by Minishoot’ Adventures. A beautifully balanced, thrilling adventure from start to finish. Marvellous work from Soul Game Studio.

Today’s mood. (And Dragon Quest VII finally completed. What a treat that was.)

Oh wow. This version of the Main Menu theme from the upcoming #Starfox remake is sublime. music.nintendo.com/shared/en-US...

Listen to music from [Special Release] Star Fox - Nintendo Music

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Nintendo’s oddball life sim returns with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. We visit Thumbsticks Island to check in on its residents, spill the tea, and ask why everyone keeps demanding hats and home makeovers. (It's a review!) #nintendo #videogames www.thumbsticks.com/tomodachi-li...

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream review - Thumbsticks

After more than a decade away, Nintendo’s oddball life sim returns with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch.

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Thanks, Brian. #pikmin

Rush hour on Toshara. #starwarsoutlaws

I want to play more Resident Evil 9, but Pokopia. I want to play more Pragmata, but Pokopia. I need to stop playing Pokopia, but Pokopia.

What a blast this game is. Inventive combat, memorable characters, and a gloriously strange setting make Pragmata a bold new IP for Capcom.

Pragmata review - Thumbsticks

With inventive combat, a memorable characters, and a gloriously strange setting, Pragmata gives Capcom a bold and brilliant new IP.

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I can see why these two might want to check in at Reliant Medical. #starfield

Our final write-up from #GDC explores how Indiana Jones and the Great Circle approaches cultural accuracy, and why it matters. 🤠 #IndianaJones #GDC #GameDev

Indiana Jones and the Making of a Culturally Accurate Video Game - Thumbsticks

At GDC, Kate Edwards revealed how meticulous research and cultural rigour helped shape Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

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This was a great #GDC talk on logos, branding, and design systems, and how they’re used in the Horizon franchise. #PlayStation #gamedev

How PlayStation built a brand system for the Horizon franchise - Thumbsticks

At GDC Festival of Gaming, PlayStation Studios Creative revealed how it built a flexible brand system for Horizon.

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This game is an unexpected obsession.

Thumbsticks@thumbsticks.bsky.social · 5mo ago

A little late to the party on this one, but yes, it's true, #Pokémon Pokopia is wonderful! www.thumbsticks.com/pokemon-poko...

At #GDC 26, Julián Cordero spoke about the inspiration behind #Despelote and how the sounds of home became integral to its identity. #GameDev www.thumbsticks.com/the-sounds-a...

The sounds and memories that made Despelote - Thumbsticks

At GDC 2026, Despelote creator Julián Cordero explored the game’s inspiration and how the sounds of home shaped its identity.

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New collection announcement: We're live at GDC... 1989! We've digitized 21 hours of talks from the third ever Computer Game Developers' Conference, now available for free in our digital library 🔊 gamehistory.org/cgdc-1989-ta...

At GDC 2026, Obsidian's Robert Donovan revealed the framework behind combat in The Outer Worlds 2. Super interesting stuff. #GDC #TheOuterWorlds2 #GameDev www.thumbsticks.com/how-obsidian...

How Obsidian fixed combat in The Outer Worlds 2 - Thumbsticks

At GDC 2026, Obsidian's Rob Donovan revealed the framework behind combat in The Outer Worlds 2.

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