Apple threatened the punishment after Epic introduced a new payment system within Fortnite which would have allowed it to get around the 30-percent cut that the iPhone-maker’s App Store takes from all in-app revenue. Epic losing developer tools would create… Read More ›
Gaming
High Score
This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life… More here. A decent series so far, as the review below states. In isolation, High Score has some… Read More ›
Microsoft Flight Simulator (as it was)
Lots of talk about the new Microsoft Flight Simulator, but did you know that you can try the original in a web browser. Enjoy.
Fortnite removed
Epic’s Fornite has been removed from the App Store after they implemented direct payments, circumventing Apple’s 30% cut. Tweeted here. This is quickly getting away from Apple. There are some titles that are arguably too big to lose, this is… Read More ›
LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System
Recreate classic Super Mario Bros. gameplay with this cool LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System! Place the Game Pack in the brick-built console. Turn the handle on the retro TV to make 8-bit Mario move across the screen. And place LEGO Mario… Read More ›
Pac-Man | Design Icons
While a nascent games industry was laser focused on emulating the success of Taito’s Space Invaders, one designer tried to make something completely different – and ended up creating our second design icon: Pac-Man. Brilliant.
Trying to buy a Nintendo Switch
I expect to see silly prices on eBay when a product is hard to get, but even Amazon is allowing all sorts of price gouging on the Switch at the moment. We have been pondering one for a while, we… Read More ›
Evercade
The Evercade delivers retro games from some of the greatest names in classic video games and even offers new games developed for old consoles. With over 120 games available on the system and more on their way! More here. Quite… Read More ›
Kirby: Art and Style Collection
A stylish new collection of art and designs from the best-selling Kirby video games. Featuring twenty-five years worth of sketches, artwork, Japanese video game box art, and more. With exclusive notes from creators and artists who have brought Kirby to… Read More ›
SEGA Arcade: Pop-Up History
Accompanying this 3D showcase is a written history from Guardian games writer and best-selling novelist, Keith Stuart, punctuated by specially restored production artwork and beautifully reproduced in-game screens. The book features contributions from arcade game innovator Yu Suzuki, who offers… Read More ›