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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Devs On Breaking The Rules Of Mario To Inspire New Ideas

Director Shiro Mouri and producer Takashi Tezuka talk about the new and unusual approach to developing its upcoming Super Mario Bros. title, and how it has paved the way for ...

Are Too Many Games A Bad Thing? | Spot On

From Dead Space and Resident Evil 4 Remake to Starfield and Tears of the Kingdom, there's been no shortage of great games to play this year. But is too much ...

Let's Talk About The Starfield Discourse | Spot On

Tam and Lucy discuss the damaging impact negative discourse can have and why focusing only on this negativity and feeding into the console wars can take away the excitement of ...

Why It's Hard To Fix Live-Service Games | Spot On

Using Diablo 4 as a launching point for the conversation, Tamoor and Lucy discuss the hurdles facing developers who maintain and improve live-service games.

Why You Should Keep Your Hype In Check | Spot On

Remember folks, you don't have to climb aboard every hype train you see.

Is It Too Late To Get Into Street Fighter? | Get Good

Tamoor tries to teach Lucy to love fighting games, specifically Street Fighter 6.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Needs To Be As Powerful As Its Competitors | Spot On

While Nintendo's first-party titles might thrive on the console, third-party games are suffering due to its hardware limitations.

Tekken 8 Director And Producer Discuss Making A Console-First Entry In The Series

Katsuhiro Harada and Michael Murray talk about the next entry in the beloved Tekken series, and Bandai Namco's approach for it.

Microtransactions Are Getting Out Of Hand | Spot On

As more games embrace the games as a service model, we're also seeing more predatory microtransaction tactics.

The Design Behind Immortality's Occult Secrets | Audio Logs

Sam Barlow walks us through the inspiration for IMMORTALITY, and how the game's systems cleverly lead you to uncover its secrets.

It's Time To Start Focusing On Video Game Preservation | Spot On

With the rise of digital media comes the downfall of video game preservation. It's time to start focusing on how we can keep older video games readily available to play.

Big Budget Games Are Wasted Opportunities | Spot On

Tamoor and Kurt discuss the responsibility of pushing the medium forward and who should bear it.

Games Are Announced Too Early | Spot On

With the news that the new Perfect Dark game is still years away, Tam and Lucy discuss why announcing games early can do more harm than good

Cyberpunk 2077 Shows Bad Launches Don't Always Kill Games | Spot On

"A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad." In this day and age--no game is forever bad, so it's time to rethink how we approach ...

Why We're Worried About The Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake | Spot On

Lucy and Tamoor have some concerns about Konami's Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta: Snake Eater project--let's talk about it.

Overwatch's Story Deserves Better

Overwatch 2's Hero Missions have been scrapped, but the team's commitment to storytelling remains. The question is, how are they going to do it? Spot On is here to discuss.

Overwatch 2's PvE Hero Mode Is Being Scrapped, Blizzard Explains What Happened and Why

Game director Aaron Keller and executive producer Jared Neuss discuss why the eagerly-anticipated mode will no longer be released and the future of Overwatch 2.

You Don’t Need To Make An Open-World Game

In Episode 2 of Spot On, a new weekly news show, we talk about whether there needs to be fewer open world games.

Stop Trying To Make Destiny

In Episode 1 of Spot On, a new weekly news show, we talk about the dangers of chasing a trend.

Don't Worry, Redfall Puts An Unmistakably Arkane Spin On The Looter Shooter

The studio that made Dishonored, Prey, and Deathloop is heading into uncharted territory, but using its design principles as its guide.

What Super Nintendo World Is Like--And How Miyamoto Helped Build It

We spent time at Nintendo World and talked to Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and Shinya Takahashi about bringing its games' magic into real life.

PlayStation VR 2 Review - Running In Place

PlayStation's second VR headset is powerful and elegant, but Horizon Call of the Mountain is doing all the heavy lifting when it comes to games.

HBO's The Last Of Us Showcases The Real Queer Agenda: To Live Long And Happily

HBO's The Last of Us gives Frank and Bill the character development--and life--they deserve.

PS5 DualSense Edge Review - Go Pro

Sony's first official pro controller sticks to tried-and-true features to deliver a solid piece of hardware.

Elden Ring Is GameSpot's Game Of The Year 2022

Here's what makes Elden Ring our choice for the best game of the year.

God Of War Ragnarok Preview: A Strong But Familiar Start For The Much-Anticipated Sequel

The early hours with Sony's sequel to God of War are promising, thanks to a focus on character development.

Moonbreaker Is A Brandon Sanderson Video Game Universe Designed To Last

The acclaimed author has teamed up with Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds to create a unique universe where stories can be told for years to come.

Gotham Knights Hands-On Preview: Almost On Leather Wings

WB Games Montréal's co-op action puts Batman's proteges in the spotlight for a game that mixes old ideas with new ones.

Final Fantasy 14's Naoki Yoshida Opens Up About Patch 6.2's Success

Final Fantasy XIV Online continues to enjoy plenty of success with its latest update.

PSVR 2 And Horizon Call of the Mountain Are A Strong Reminder Of VR's Magic

Small tweaks and smart additions set up PlayStation VR 2 for success.

A Plague Tale: Requiem Feels Very Familiar

A Plague Tale: Requiem's story and characters have a lot of potential, but the gameplay feels a bit lacking.

What Sets The Callisto Protocol Apart From Dead Space--And Why Surprises Are The Name Of The Game

Just when you think you're out of the woods, that's when the scares should hit… sometimes.

Signal HD60 and 4K30 Are Solid Capture Card Options For Streamers

NZXT enters the capture card market with a couple of great options that deliver both 1080p or 4K capture and streaming capabilities at reasonable prices.

Final Fantasy 16 Needs Its Mature Rating, Says Producer

Naoki Yoshida believes that Final Fantasy XVI's mature rating is necessary to properly realize the story it is telling.

Final Fantasy 16 Is An Ambitious, More Mature Entry In The Series, Says Producer

Naoki Yoshida talks about what fans can look forward to in the next mainline entry in the Final Fantasy franchise.

Overwatch 2 Director On Going Free-To-Play, Losing Loot Boxes, Creating A Seasonal Roadmap

Aaron Keller spoke with us to discuss Blizzard's new approach to Overwatch 2, which builds upon its predecessor to become a free-to-play, live-service game.

How Diablo 4 Reinvents Necromancer, Encourages Customization, And Deepens Endgame

Diablo 4's game director and general manager discuss the latest entry in the franchise, its darker tone, and new gameplay features.

Street Fighter 6's Stronger Fundamentals Set It Up For Success

We got to go hands-on with Street Fighter 6 at Summer Game Fest--here are some of the big takeaways.

Founder Of Mafia 3 Dev Hangar 13 Stepping Down, Leaving 2K

Nick Baynes will step into studio head role at Mafia 3 developer Hangar 13.

Ghostwire: Tokyo Wants To Mix Up The Tired Open-World Formula

Tango Gameworks is putting its own spin on the done-to-death open-world format in hopes of presenting something familiar but also fresh.

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