Beyond the Button Mash

Nintendo Switch 2 is Priced to Fail

The Nintendo Switch 2 price has finally been announced, and it doesn’t feel like it quite hit the mark. An increase to not just console pricing, but also the games, it feels like Nintendo is missing something… Their target audience is families! Having pivoted the Nintendo Switch to a “personal console”, a hybrid of the […]

Monster Hunter Can Teach Us How To Fail Fast

From Phantasy Star Online to Monster Hunter, games with repetitive natures can teach us how to recover from failure. Pride, and frustration, often cause us to stop growing in difficult environment. But what if there was a different way? Failing fast can help us reach greatness.

Why is Assassin’s Creed: Shadows so controversial?

Ubisoft’s latest title in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Shadows, has been steeped in controversy since it was first shown off. From featuring the historical figure Yasuke, to square tatami mats, the developers have been having a tough time easing the doubts of gamers globally. Feudal Japan is one of the most requested settings for an […]

The Game Awards is Just a Giant Advertisement Now

Since 2014, Geoff Keighley’s annual show “The Game Awards” has been the spot to watch for Game of the Year. Establishing itself quickly as the award show everyone wanted to win, The Game Awards continued to grow in the sections of the industry it celebrated. From indie games to eSports, Geoff Keighley was sure not […]

Why do we not care about Marvel Rivals layoffs?

The 2023 and 2024 years were catastrophic for the gaming industry. Over 25,000 developers were laid off, and people are still struggling to find consistent work. Although the gaming industry has always seen temporary turnaround, the unprecedented levels of layoffs have caused a new issue for the gaming industry: a lack of jobs. Despite Marvel […]