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fromBustle
1 week ago

For Breanna Stewart, "Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good" Is No Joke

"Better travel helps in a number of ways. Even the ability to leave after the game and get from one city to the next, so then you can wake up in a bed and not have to be rushed to get to the city where you're playing next."
New York City
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Ubisoft Claims Its Microtransactions Make Games "More Fun"

Ubisoft remains committed to microtransactions, believing they enhance game enjoyment despite prior criticism from players and press.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Here's How To Make Donkey Kong Bananza's Jump Feel Normal

In Donkey Kong Bananza for the Nintendo Switch 2, the jump button has been mapped to the A button instead of the traditional B button, creating discomfort for longtime fans.
Video games
#gaming
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Hideo Kojima Has An Idea For A 'Forgetting Game' But Everyone Over The Age Of 30 Is Already Living It

Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Atomfall might have been an apocalyptic classic if it wasn't for all the walking | Dominik Diamond

Fast travel enhances gaming experiences by eliminating repetitive travel, making it an essential feature for player enjoyment.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Helldivers 2 is locking out players who use older CPUs

Helldivers 2 players with older CPUs are facing issues due to the new AVX2 requirement, leading to frustration and demands for refunds.
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Hideo Kojima Has An Idea For A 'Forgetting Game' But Everyone Over The Age Of 30 Is Already Living It

fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

How To Take Advantage Of Destiny 2's New Activity Customization System

The Portal introduces a new interface for selecting and customizing activities in Destiny 2, categorizing them based on different player styles and sizes.
Video games
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

'Bitter' Cilic questions 11 a.m. start at Wimbledon

I don't like to speak about the conditions. OK, I lost and everything. I have to accept it. But I feel bitter because why is there a need to play at 11?
Washington Nationals
fromPolygon
4 weeks ago

Anger Foot is just funny enough to distract you from how challenging it is

Anger Foot is a tremendously difficult action romp that navigates through cartoonish aesthetics and over-the-top presentations, emphasizing the humor found in player failures.
Video games
Mobile UX
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Persona 5's Latest Game Has One Major Flaw

Gacha games lead to regret due to predatory monetization and lack of meaningful experiences.
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Mario Kart World's hated change shows Nintendo still doesn't get online games

Nintendo has an opportunity to redefine its narrative with the Switch 2, especially after the commercial success represented by record-breaking sales and widespread engagement with titles like Mario Kart.
Video games
#monster-hunter-wilds
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

These Hidden Button Shortcuts Make Monster Hunter Wilds A Lot More Convenient

fromVG247
4 months ago
Video games

Monster Hunter Wilds players who can't figure out the Jin Dahaad fight make me want to smash my head into a wall, or maybe I'm just being elitist?

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

These Hidden Button Shortcuts Make Monster Hunter Wilds A Lot More Convenient

fromVG247
4 months ago
Video games

Monster Hunter Wilds players who can't figure out the Jin Dahaad fight make me want to smash my head into a wall, or maybe I'm just being elitist?

Video games
fromInverse
4 months ago

A Game-Breaking 'Monster Hunter Wilds' Bug Is Getting Squashed Very Soon

Monster Hunter Wilds has issues affecting gameplay but a fix is forthcoming.
Mobile UX
fromwww.gamespot.com
4 months ago

Monster Hunter Wilds Patch Coming Tuesday, But Don't Expect It To Improve Performance

An update for Monster Hunter Wilds on March 4 will fix critical bugs blocking story progress and feature access.
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Want To Change Up Your Look In Monster Hunter Wilds? It'll Cost You

Character re-customization in Monster Hunter Wilds requires real money, surprising players after the initial free customization.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ellis Genge? You go from despising people to having coffee': Dan Sheehan on Lions magic

The British & Irish Lions tour fosters unexpected bonds among players who were previously rivals.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Diablo 4's New Reliquary Battle Pass System Is Even Worse Than Players Originally Thought

The recently introduced Reliquary battle pass system in Diablo 4 has been met with backlash due to its confusing structure and perceived lack of rewards.
Video games
Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

MindsEye team deploys first hotfix as they scramble to make the dang thing work

The launch of MindsEye by Build a Rocket Boy has faced significant issues, prompting developer hotfixes and player refunds.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Meet Mario Kart World's Biggest Bastard

Lakitu, now a playable character in Mario Kart World, has become overly aggressive and punitive toward players exploring the tracks.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'International football gives belief you belong in Premier League'

Stuart Dallas emphasizes the challenges and pressures of transitioning from the Championship to the Premier League, drawing from personal and shared experiences.
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Herdling's' New Steam Demo Teases The Danger Hidden Within Its Satisfying Animal Puzzles

Unlike typical games where players depend on vehicles, Herdling distinguishes itself by placing the player in the role of caretaker, guiding a herd of whimsical Calicorns.
Video games
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

F1 25 review -- A familiar package with a shining, compelling story mode

Braking Point offers a divisive yet engaging story mode in EA Sports' F1 series, appealing mainly to new players and critics.
fromuxdesign.cc
2 months ago

Why is everyone on the team a UXer? Layers of player experience

Player experience is central to game design, with every team member contributing to UX.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Marvel Rivals Is Letting Players Manipulate Ranked Mode And They're Not Happy

Chrono Shield Cards may undermine competitive integrity by allowing players to avoid rank loss after defeats.
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Square Enix kills Kingdom Hearts game Missing Link as part of 'quantity to quality' shift

KINGDOM HEARTS Missing-Link has been canceled due to concerns over long-term player satisfaction.
#forza-horizon-5
fromKotaku
3 months ago
Video games

Turn Off Car Damage In Forza Horizon 5 So You Can Race Around Like The Maniac You Are

fromKotaku
3 months ago
Video games

Turn Off Car Damage In Forza Horizon 5 So You Can Race Around Like The Maniac You Are

Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Irish Open Breaks Records, But It's Time To Rethink The Payouts

The Irish Open remains a top poker event but needs to address payout distribution issues to better reward players.
fromPolygon
3 months ago

Altered TCG's wild new print-on-demand service is a game changer

Altered introduces a unique 'print on demand' feature, revolutionizing the trading card game experience by allowing players to order specific cards.
fromAmazon Web Services
3 months ago

How Habby enhanced resiliency and system robustness using Valkey GLIDE and Amazon ElastiCache | Amazon Web Services

Our gaming studio offers robust chat functionality to enhance player interactions, including unicasting, broadcasting, and multicasting. However, we faced challenges with connection stability.
Online Community Development
#accessibility
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Marvel Rivals' Latest Portal Exploit Is In Dire Need Of A Quick Patch

Doctor Strange's portal ability is being exploited to trap players in unintended areas of the game.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Diablo vs. Darkest Dungeon: RPG devs on balancing punishment and power

The balance between empowerment and challenge is essential in RPG design.
fromChico Enterprise-Record
3 months ago

Frustrations boil over as Sharks routed by Kraken on Fan Appreciation Night

I keep telling myself, you look back, hopefully in a year or two, and we're almost going to be glad we went through it and got a lot of experience from it.
San Jose Sharks
Games
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Rolletto's Top Slots You Need to Try Right Now

Rolletto Casino offers a diverse range of secure online gaming options, focusing on slots and table games while maintaining user-friendly and safe experiences.
#game-design
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

12 Great Games That Will Mess With Your Head

Some games suspend the reality of gameplay and leave lasting impressions on players after completion.
fromVG247
4 months ago

One of Warframe's recent quality of life updates has turned a Nightwave weekly into a hilarious nightmare

Warframe's defense mission adjustments simplify gameplay but complicate specific Nightwave weekly challenges for players.
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Fortnite finally brings back a fan-favorite mode, but it's filled with bots

The return of Fortnite's 50v50 mode features more bots than real players, disappointing seasoned players
Bots are introduced in games for balance and quick match-making, which can undermine player experience.
fromBavarian Football Works
4 months ago

How did Guido Della Rovere adjust to life as a Bayern Munich player?

Guido Della-Rovere faced significant challenges adjusting to life in Germany, notably overcoming a language barrier with the help of a teammate.
Video games
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Should you play guided exploration mode in Assassin's Creed Shadows?

Guided exploration mode simplifies navigation in Assassin's Creed Shadows by adding waypoints, but it can lessen the game's exploratory challenge.
Video games
fromInverse
4 months ago

Xbox Promises AI Will Make Gaming Easier But Nobody Asked For This

Microsoft introduces Copilot for Gaming to enhance player experience, though initial implementations raise questions about efficiency.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Tennis court conditions: Why players and weather mean as much as speed and bounce

Kind of the same court, really slow, bounce a lot, Carlos Alcaraz said Monday night, after beating the dangerous Denis Shapovalov 6-2, 6-4. They said that they changed it, but if nobody told me that I would think it is the same.
Skiing
Liverpool FC
fromwww.90min.com
4 months ago

Romelu Lukaku opens up on stormy Chelsea exit

Romelu Lukaku claimed Chelsea used media manipulation to force his exit and misrepresent him during his time at the club.
fromCardplayer
4 months ago

GGPoker Cancels Online Poker Tournament Due To Technical Problems

"After encountering further issues, the unfortunate decision has been made to cancel the tournament," GG noted on Twitter. "We understand the inconveniences for players throughout, and we sincerely apologize."
Poker
Miami Dolphins
fromSun Sentinel
5 months ago

Dolphins get top grade in NFLPA survey for second straight year

The Miami Dolphins ranked No. 1 in the NFLPA player experience survey for 2024, showcasing player satisfaction across facilities and management.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

No More Sister Sites? How UK Online Casinos Could Change Dramatically

The UK government is considering restrictions on white label casinos, which may end sister site operations.
Video games
fromInverse
5 months ago

Call of Duty Is Leaning Into Gaming's Worst Trend And The Results Are Ugly

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 confirms use of generative AI in game asset development according to its Steam store page.
#baseball-executives
Major League Baseball
fromYahoo Sports
5 months ago

5 former players are running baseball operations in the majors. More could be on the way

Former players bring valuable insights to baseball executive roles, enhancing empathy and understanding in player interactions.
Major League Baseball
fromYahoo Sports
5 months ago

5 former players are running baseball operations in the majors. More could be on the way

Empathy and personal experience in baseball can benefit executives' understanding of the challenges players face.
Major League Baseball
fromYahoo Sports
5 months ago

5 former players are running baseball operations in the majors. More could be on the way

Former players bring valuable insights to baseball executive roles, enhancing empathy and understanding in player interactions.
Major League Baseball
fromYahoo Sports
5 months ago

5 former players are running baseball operations in the majors. More could be on the way

Empathy and personal experience in baseball can benefit executives' understanding of the challenges players face.
fromPolygon
5 months ago

Arrowhead unleashed big-ass nightmare bugs in Helldivers 2 this weekend

Players are frustrated with the increased difficulty and challenges posed by new enemy enhancements in Helldivers 2.
fromKotaku
5 months ago

Avowed Is Wonderful, But Could My Companions Please Just Shush?

Repetitive victory comments by companions in RPGs aggravate players, detracting from immersion despite enjoying the gameplay experience.
fromInverse
5 months ago

'Avowed' Director Is Not Trying To Make Games That 'Fill Hundreds Of Hours'

A big part of what makes one of the year's best games isn't its punchy combat or remarkable art direction, but its efficient use of player time.
Miscellaneous
Video games
fromKotaku
5 months ago

Overwatch 2 Is Running Out Of Chances, So I'm Glad It's Finally Taking Some Real Swings

Overwatch 2 players are feeling disillusioned due to stagnation and a lack of impactful changes, signaling a desperate need for innovation in the game.
fromThe Walrus
5 months ago

Is the Era of Pending Withdrawals Over? The Rise of Instant Payouts | The Walrus

Wait times for online gambling withdrawals are frustrating, but the advent of instant payouts is revolutionizing the process, offering efficiency that meets modern player expectations.
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fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Dune: Awakening Designed With Controller In Mind, Despite Launching On PC First

So from the start, it's the easier way of making a game, going console-first. A lot of that transitions easily back on the PC, whereas if you make a pure PC game... it's really difficult to port over.
Video games
fromVG247
5 months ago

Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Steam launch doesn't seem like its off to a great start, as reviews sit at mixed and its player count peak is less than half of its predecessor

Sony's PC launch of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has received mixed reviews primarily due to optimization issues and a decrease in player engagement compared to its predecessor.
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

Pokemon TCG Pocket's trading mechanic is kind of terrible

The trading system in Pokémon TCG Pocket is criticized as exploitative and cumbersome, detracting from the game's enjoyment.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Unrivaled Charts a New Path for Women's Basketball

"We want to make it the most interactive, fun and exciting experience we can for people." - Napheesa Collier, co-founder of Unrivaled league, emphasizes viewer engagement.
Digital life
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Drew Lock would welcome Giants return despite 'roller coaster' season

I would say I'm very grateful for it. Roller coaster for sure this year. But this is a really, really cool place, really, really cool build.
New York Giants
fromInverse
7 months ago

43 Years Later, 'Indiana Jones And The Great Circle' Reinvents The Best Movie Opening Ever

"It's the greatest movie opening of all time," Gustafsson tells Inverse. "You can also argue that it's a bit of a slow start. But for me, it sets the pacing and tone of the game in a good way."
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