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XP Game Summit
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XP Game Summit 2025 in Focus

XP Game Summit returns to Toronto to champion Canadian innovation and equip developers for global success.
16th June 2025
Xbox Remote Play
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Xbox Remote Play is now much better on a Mac

A long-overdue update improves Xbox Remote Play on macOS.
9th June 2025
E3 show floor
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E3 wasn’t perfect, but that’s why it worked

Despite its flaws, nothing has come close to capturing the magic of E3.
2nd June 2025
Nintendo Switch Lite
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The Nintendo Switch Lite’s Understated Greatness

With the Nintendo Switch 2 approaching, it’s tempting to start thinking about shelving the original Switch.
19th May 2025
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Every soundtrack on the Nintendo Music app

Nintendo's collection of memorable game soundtracks has found a new home. Here’s our regularly updated roundup of every album included on the Nintendo Music App
13th May 2025
ZX Spectrum
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My Grandmother, the Gamer

Remembering my gaming Grandma, who shaped my love of video games.
12th May 2025
Donkey Kong Bananza
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Hands-on: Nintendo Switch 2 Games Preview

The Nintendo Switch 2 software lineup offers a compelling glimpse of the next generation.
6th May 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 preview
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Hands-on: Nintendo Switch 2 Preview

Away from the hullabaloo of price and pre-orders, the Nintendo Switch 2 makes an excellent first impression.
28th April 2025
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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Raiders and rebels: How two games capture the magic of Indiana Jones and Star Wars

While the Hollywood machine spins its wheels in nostalgia, two recent video games take Star Wars and Indiana Jones into fresh territory.
22nd April 2025
Nintendo Switch Online - classic games
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Nintendo Switch Online: Every NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, GBA, and Genesis game

The complete list of NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, GBA, and Sega Genesis games on Nintendo Switch Online.
22nd April 2025
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From Stage to Screen: How Devised Theatre Shaped 1000xResist

Remy Siu of Sunset Visitor revealed how the story of 1000xResist came together in an insightful talk at GDC 2025.
15th April 2025
Star Wars Outlaws
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Scoring for Scoundrels: Behind the Music of Star Wars Outlaws

At GDC 2025, Star Wars Outlaws composer Wilbert Roget delivered a fascinating talk on the game’s bold musical soundscape.
8th April 2025
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
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Accessibility by Design: How Ubisoft made Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

At GDC 2025, Ubisoft shared how the development of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown approached accessibility without compromising challenge.
4th April 2025
LEGO Horizon Adventures
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Plastic Fantastic: Building Lego Horizon Adventures

At GDC 2025, Studio Gobo revealed the artistic process behind creating Lego Horizon Adventures.
31st March 2025
Arranger
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From 2.5D to Clarity: Creating the Art of Arranger

At GDC 2025, David Hellman gave a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of developing the artistic direction for Arranger.
25th March 2025
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Date Night
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The Making of Date Night in Star Wars: The Old Republic

At GDC 2025, Ashley Ruhl, Narrative Director of Star Wars: The Old Republic, shared the journey behind Date Night.
21st March 2025
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The Art of Absurdity: How Thank Goodness You’re Here! Puts Comedy First

Coal Supper explore their unorthodox approach to designing Thank Goodness You’re Here!.
21st March 2025
GDC Awards 2025
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Balatro wins Game of the Year at the 2025 GDC Awards

Balatro picks up the top prize at the 2025 Game Developers Choice Awards.
20th March 2025
IGF Awards 2025
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Consume Me wins Grand Prize at the 2025 IGF Awards

Consume Me wins the Grand Prize at the 27th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards.
20th March 2025
Jet Set Willy DIE MORTAL
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The games that made me: Jet Set Willy

A reflection on the surreal world of Jet Set Willy, where glitchy wonder, British humour, and pixelated adventure defined childhood gaming.
17th March 2025
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