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Ex-Sega Staffer Confirms “Secret” Dragon Quest Demo For Saturn Yuji Naka, a former Sega employee, mentioned some time ago that Sega had created a demo of Enix’s Dragon Quest for the Sega Saturn console. Now, another former Sega staffer, Yumiko Miyabe, who served as art director on the Space Channel 5 series and worked on games like NiGHTS, Clockwork Knight, and Panzer …

Disney CEO Bob Iger Discusses Marvel Course Correction, Hinting at Cancelled Projects According to insider DanielRPK, ‘Captain Marvel 3’ and ‘Ant-Man 4’ will not move forward with Marvel. The studio is reportedly choosing to focus on guaranteed hits and take less risks with unsuccessful franchises. This news comes as Disney …

Giancarlo Esposito, known for his roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, has reiterated his desire to portray Professor X in a future Marvel X-Men movie. However, the actor has expressed his preference for playing a version of the character that does not rely on a wheelchair. In a recent …

In exciting news for retro gaming enthusiasts, the highly-anticipated SNES port of the classic NES game Punch-Out!! is now available for download. The port, created by the talented ROM hacker and porting expert Infidelity, promises to bring the beloved boxing game to the Super Nintendo with a host of quality-of-life …

Sweet Baby Inc. employee Chris Kindred has sparked outrage after making controversial comments about Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama shortly after the announcement of his passing. you can visit his page here, where he calls himself an artist and game designer. On March 7th at 10:00 p.m. ET, the official …

Hostage Crisis in the World of Video Game Development In a shocking turn of events, several video game consulting companies have been accused of holding developers hostage and torturing them if they do not agree to add more diversity into their games. Sweet Baby Inc., Hit Detections, and Anita Sarkeesian …

Anita Sarkeesian’s Misguided Criticism of CD Projekt Red Feminist media critic Anita Sarkeesian  took to Twitter to criticize CD Projekt Red, the developer behind the Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077, for what she perceives as a lack of proper female representation in their games. While the tweet has aged some, …

A recognized personality in the gaming industry is currently incarcerated in Iredell County. Los Angeles resident Nicholas Dean Des Barres, who is also a self-proclaimed furry – faces charges for sending indecent communications to a teenager. His career in the gaming sector spans more than two decades. The teen’s father …

Over the past few years, many gamers have noticed a concerning trend in mainstream video games: an increasing focus on controversial ideological themes at the expense of solid gameplay. From heavy-handed Marxist undertones to divisive gender politics, these games often prioritize pushing certain agendas over delivering engaging and well-crafted experiences. …

Over the past few years, many gamers have noticed a concerning trend in mainstream video games: an increasing focus on controversial ideological themes at the expense of solid gameplay. From heavy-handed Marxist undertones to divisive gender politics, these games often prioritize pushing certain agendas over delivering engaging and well-crafted experiences. …

It’s been some time since we learned longtime Ken Masters voice actor Reuben Langdon was recast. At the time neither Capcom nor Langdon commented on the decision – until now. Controversy and Out-of-Context Reporting To recap: three years ago articles from Newsweek and other commentary on Langdon’s personal beliefs were …

Tifa’s original design in the 1997 release of “Final Fantasy VII” featured a character with disproportionately large breasts, a common trend in character design during that era, reflective of certain aesthetic preferences in the gaming industry. Over the years, there has been a push for more realistic and less sexualized …

In its latest diversity report, Microsoft has openly stated that it compensates its white employees less than employees of other ethnic backgrounds in similar job positions, highlighting its commitment to a “pay equity” initiative. This detail was disclosed in the 2023 Diversity and Inclusion Report, which emphasizes Microsoft’s adherence to the …

Suare Enix Releases Controversial FFVII Remake Update Square Enix recently deployed an update for Final Fantasy VII Remake on PC and PlayStation. While containing some minor bug fixes, this update also censors Tifa’s cleavage in a notable cutscene. In the Nibelheim flashback sequence, Tifa’s outfit has been altered to cover …

SEGA’s nostalgic gem, Vay, initially released in 1993 for the SEGA CD and subsequently earning its place as a JRPG cult classic, particularly in the West, is poised for a resurgence. Fans can look forward to an “entirely new, fully reimagined port” specifically tailored for iPhone devices, set to launch later …