video game industry

Nintendo Direct: What Awaits?

Third-Party Predictions for Nintendo Anticipation for Nintendo Direct presentations is always high, but one gamer expressed a measured outlook, suggesting that the absence of major first-party releases this year would temper expectations. The theory is that Nintendo wouldn’t want to overshadow existing titles with announcements of games further down the line. While some hoped for […]

Ninja Gaiden Spin-Off: A Retro Gateway Converted Me

Diving into Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound During the 2024 Game Awards, one announcement that particularly piqued my interest was Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. This side-scrolling action platformer seemed to be a loving homage to the classic Ninja Gaiden titles. The gorgeously rendered, bloody pixel-art animations, the intimidating bosses, and the fast-paced hack-and-slash gameplay all looked incredibly appealing, […]

Marathon: Bungie’s Sci-Fi Shooter – The Ultimate Guide

Bungie, renowned for their work on Destiny and Halo, are revisiting their earlier science fiction first-person shooter series, Marathon, after more than two decades spent exploring new universes. The original Marathon trilogy concluded in 1996, making the announcement of a new Marathon game nearly two years ago a significant surprise. This news has undoubtedly excited […]