Esports legitimizes itself — it doesn’t need the Olympics
When table tennis was added to the Olympic Games in 1988, its proponents had spent 57 years pushing for its inclusion. But what may...
Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with retail-like updates
Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 17730 from the RS5 branch. Among the changes is the arrival of retail-like updates.
Get in the Car, Loser! is a queer coming-of-age story that takes a road trip to fight evil
Indie developer Christine Love‘s newest title Get in the Car, Loser! is a role-playing game that tells a queer coming-of-age story — all while...
BroadcastHER Grant winners include game developers, composers, and competitive gamers
Five months ago, the nonprofit 1,000 Dreams Fund set up its BroadcastHER Grant to provide financial aid for women who broadcast on the livestreaming...
ProBeat: Look beneath the Surface Go
Reviews of Microsoft’s Surface Go came out yesterday, and the results were mixed. There are a few reasons why that isn’t bad news for...
Tim Sweeney: Fortnite will skip Google Play to have a ‘direct relationship’ with players
Earlier this week, speculation spread that Fortnite wouldn’t be landing in the Google Play Store when it arrives on Android devices. Epic Games boss...
Broken Sword 5 interview: Bringing a classic adventure series to Switch on September 21
Revolution Software’s classic point-and-click adventure series Broken Sword started 22 years ago on PC, but it’s kept up with the times. The studio has...
Russian Subway Dogs’ launch week sales will go toward puppy charity
Spooky Squid Games’ adorable arcade game Russian Subway Dogs scampers out onto PC today. Until August 8, the developer will donate $1 from each...
After seven expansions, World of Warcraft’s story never had a chance
It was inevitable that World of Warcraft would ruin its story. The current hubbub surrounding the leadup to the Battle for Azeroth expansion has Horde...
Patreon’s payment processing problems create headaches for creators
The subscription platform Patreon enables people to directly support creators (game makers, streamers, authors, and more) with monthly donations. But due to processing issues,...