The cool tricks behind backwards compatibility on the Game Boy Color
When Nintendo released the Game Boy Color in 1998, players didn’t just get a new system with new features.
The massive influence of Double Dragon (on ZX Spectrum)
Arcade-to-home conversions in the 1980s often left a lot to be desired. Especially on the ZX Spectrum. And especially if it was Double Dragon.
From the Backlog: Mario Sports Superstars
Mario Sports Superstars is a forgotten Nintendo 3DS game, and a home run hidden in plain sight.
The best thing Stadia gave us is still going strong
Google has officially ended support for updating Stadia controllers, but I'll be using mine for a long time to come.
Poker, Pixels, and Persuasion: The Marketing Bets Behind Balatro
Balatro looked like an overnight indie miracle, but the game's success took planning, strategy, outreach, and a little luck.
Inside MIGS25 and the Future of Canadian Video Games
At MIGS25, the question was simple: can Canada stay one of the best places to make games?
Nintendo’s mobile apps need fixing
Nintendo needs to streamline its messy ecosystem of smartphone apps to match its otherwise impressive online services.
Conference Call: What to expect from MIGS25
The post-pandemic landscape hasn’t been kind to video game conferences. While global giants rethink their futures, MIGS is doubling down.