Silent Hill Revival Shows Strong Sales for Konami
Konami's recent sales report confirms robust performance for the Silent Hill 2 remake and Silent Hill F, indicating a healthy future for the survival horror series.
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Genesis Does What Nintendon't: Sega's 16-Bit Market Assault
Sega's aggressive "Genesis Does What Nintendon't" campaign was a critical factor in establishing the Genesis in the 16-bit console market, forcing Nintendo to play catch-up.
Forza Horizon Leak Leads to Unprecedented 9999 Ban
A substantial leak of an unreleased Forza Horizon title has resulted in a player receiving a ban until December 31, 9999, for unauthorised modding.
Katsuhiro Harada Forms VS Studio with SNK
Veteran fighting game producer Katsuhiro Harada, known for the *Tekken* series, has established a new studio, VS Studio, in collaboration with SNK. This move follows his departure from Bandai Namco after over three decades.
Nintendo Issued Cease and Desist Over Triforce Boots
WWE champion Cody Rhodes revealed Nintendo sent him a cease and desist for using the Triforce symbol from The Legend of Zelda on his wrestling boots, highlighting corporate IP vigilance.
Atari Lynx Collection 1 Signals Renewed Interest
The announcement of an Atari Lynx Collection 1 suggests a fresh look at the often-overlooked handheld console, a machine with a curious place in gaming history.
Protest at EA HQ Over Saudi Buyout Raises Governance Questions
A planned protest at Electronic Arts' headquarters highlights concerns over Saudi Arabia's proposed $55 billion leveraged buyout, drawing scrutiny to corporate governance.
Nintendo's Delisting Strategy for Wii and DS Revealed
A former Nintendo executive has explained the company's decision to delist Wii and DS hardware from Amazon. This move was primarily driven by brand control and intellectual property concerns.
Reggie Fils-Aimé Blames Wii U Failure on Slow Exclusives
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé details why the Wii U struggled, citing delayed exclusives and market pressure. His analysis offers a look into Nintendo's commercial missteps with the console.
AI Fakes Flood Retro Console Ad Scene
Generative AI is creating fake "lost" Japanese retro console ads, fooling many online and raising serious questions for game preservation.