I had to give myself a reality check on the state of our port of Diddy Kong Racing from Nintendo 64 to the Sega Dreamcast... So here it is: original DKR for N64 vs our ported DKR for DC, direct comparison with FPS counters enabled. The truth is that I've been staring at the FPS meter all weekend, obsessing over every little dip, vectorizing, loop unrolling, and optimizing every little expensive-looking loop I can see in the codebase to win back 0.1FPS at a time... totally losing sight of what the basis for comparison even was from the original... So how long has it been since you've played the original on N64? I'm not talking about via emulation with higher FPS and fancy upscaling. I'm talking about directly, on an actual, physical Nintendo 64. Full disclosure... prolly been half a decade now, for me! Anyway, the devs behind the decomp were kind enough to share with me some of their performance and timing analysis captures... so I figured we'd take a step back and have a little fun! I had no idea it was running at only 20FPS tops, capped at 15FPS for the WizPig races!? I just remember pissing myself at having never seen a game look that good or realistic in my entire life back in 1997 when DKR came out for the N64... All I know is I want to do this game justice... but the truth is that even though we're still cooking, already the Dreamcast runs consistently at 10FPS higher and runs at 4x the screen resolution with progressive scan output... What do you guys think? How's our port comparing? 🤔 #gamedev #retrocomputing #embeddedsystems #graphics #retrogaming

Today's the day Endless Ragnarok takes to the skies! Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is officially out on PS5, PS4, PC (Steam) and, for the very first time, Nintendo Switch 2. It's been an absolute pleasure working on the PR campaign for this one across the UK, Australia and Europe, and seeing it all come together on launch day never gets old. A bit of context for anyone who isn't already a skyfarer: the original Relink launched in 2024 to real critical acclaim and went on to sell over 2 million units, no small feat for an action RPG. Cygames could easily have rested on that success. Instead, they've gone bigger, bringing an entirely new story arc, fresh characters, expanded co-op and – for the first time ever – a home on Nintendo Switch 2, opening the doors to a whole new audience of skyfarers. Launch days like this always seem to creep up, but this campaign built momentum in careful stages over the past few months. Cygames hosted a closed beta to get core feedback flowing early around the new crossplay functionality and new character Beatrix, giving media the first chance to go hands-on and produce impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 version. This was followed by an open beta, which reached a much wider audience, giving more players hands-on access and offering media another opportunity to explore a larger portion of Endless Ragnarok across all platforms. In the lead-up to launch, a run of media previews then gave the press space to properly experience what Cygames had built. Each stage was designed to build excitement while helping educate both new players and returning fans on everything Endless Ragnarok has to offer. You may ask how all this new content fares with critics. Well, the reviews are backing it up: Endless Ragnarok is currently sitting at 83 on Metacritic, proof that the extra ambition has paid off. Massive congratulations to everyone at our partner Cygames and the wider teams who poured their energy into this release. Whether you're a longtime Granblue fan or jumping in for the first time on Switch 2, there's never been a better moment to dive in. Here's to endless skies ahead. #GamingPR #GameLaunch #PRLaunch #PRCampaign

For PC gamers using Sidewinder 3O software, saving and sharing custom game profiles and macros online is now a reality. This feature allows players to meticulously craft unique settings for any game, enhancing their gameplay experience. In the competitive PC gamepad market, our devices have consistently held a strong position, often ranking within the top two month-to-month. Over the past year, we've established ourselves as the number one gamepad provider on the PC platform by dollar share, demonstrating significant market penetration. Beyond PC, collaborations with companies like Psygnosis are extending our reach into the console world, bringing our innovative gaming solutions to a broader audience. #PCGaming #GameDevelopment #TechInnovation #GamingHardware #Esports

If you grew up in the 90s, you know exactly what I mean when I talk about the magic of hearing a 486 PC boot up. When I was prototyping my new game, Pandamonium Street, my mind immediately drifted back to the hours I spent glued to a CRT monitor. I was channeling the pure, adrenaline-fueled joy of games like Stunts, the high-stakes tension of Spy Hunter, and the relentless speed and iconic soundtracks of F1 Race and Top Gear. I wanted to recapture that specific flavor of retro racing—where the roads felt fast, the turns felt sharp, and the gameplay was just pure fun. The demo is still very far from where I ultimately want it to be, but every great project needs a starting line. 🏁 I’ve put together a quick video snippet of where the game stands today. If you have a soft spot for retro arcade racers, I’d love for you to take it for a spin and let me know what you think. The link to the early web demo is down in the comments! 👇 #gamedev #retrocomputing #retrogaming #indiegames #dosgaming #arcade @stunts @topgear

Obsidian is finally being given back the keys to the Fallout Wasteland, but at what cost to the studio? ❎ 🎮 In this clip from Xbox Casuals, Josh Finney and I discuss Obsidian leading the next Fallout game, the cancellation of Avowed 2, why Starfield’s reception should change Bethesda’s approach, and why Josh Sawyer is still the best fit to help guide the future of the series. We also talk about the possibility of Xbox combining Obsidian and InXile into a major RPG powerhouse and what that could mean for Fallout, Pillars of Eternity, Clockwork Revolution, Wasteland, and the future of Xbox RPGs. #XboxCasuals #Fallout #Obsidian #JoshSawyer #Xbox #Bethesda #FalloutNewVegas #GamingNews #XboxPodcast #RPG

What does it take to turn an esports facility into a flexible live production environment? Butler University built a 7,500 sq. ft. Esports Park featuring 40 gaming PCs, consoles, virtual reality, and dedicated community spaces, using #NDI to connect cameras, audio, intercoms, lighting, and other production tools over Ethernet. With an adaptable NDI-based workflow, the team can quickly shift between classroom, open-play, and live-event modes while giving students hands-on production experience. See how Butler University built a flexible esports production facility with NDI. Read the full use case: https://lnkd.in/eWXGkQeU #AVoIP #esports #liveproduction

Nintendo may have another surprise hit on its hands, and Splatoon Raiders is quickly becoming a Game of the Year contender. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eb4iPNZJ In this clip from Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Edward's early impressions of Splatoon Raiders, including its addictive gameplay loop, challenging “Nintendo Hard” difficulty, weapon upgrades, replayability, and why the game perfectly captures the fast-paced flow that fans love about the Splatoon franchise. #NintendoPowBlock #BossRushLive #SplatoonRaiders #Splatoon #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2 #Nintendo

🎮 Itty Bitty Gaming News — July 17 🥇 Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Release Date Delayed to Early 2027 https://lnkd.in/gVC8n4ww 🥈 Zenimax Online Studios leadership included in widespread Xbox job cuts, as concerns around Elder Scrolls Online's longevity persist https://lnkd.in/g2Ph8H6v 🥉 Bungie announces new Marathon PvE mode, an experimental roguelite https://lnkd.in/gXB8RBeH 4️⃣ Hasbro And Nintendo Partner Up On New Legend Of Zelda Toys https://lnkd.in/g4_Famgc 5️⃣ As Sony Pushes Toward a Digital Future, Upcoming Soulslike's PS5 Physical Edition Sells Out https://lnkd.in/gcY8SNZE 🎬 Watch daily: https://lnkd.in/gseA3aQM 🎙️ Podcast: https://lnkd.in/d29cReCw 📧 Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/jBGjWs And that's your Itty Bitty Gaming News! #PS5 #Xbox #Bungie #Nintendo #Zelda #Sony #IttyBittyGamingNews

💳🕹️ Legends Entertainment in Springfield, Illinois, selected Intercard's cashless technology to manage transactions at its arcade, which will feature more than 100 games! https://lnkd.in/gNz4u7zq

From the streets of Japan to a mission for MI6: in June, two titles earned game Sales Awards for their sales in Germany. "Forza Horizon 6" from Playground Games and XBOX/Xbox Game Studios Publishing reaches Platinum with more than 200,000 copies sold, one month after taking Gold. The open-world racer takes players across the largest map in the series so far, a stylised open-world Japan with more than 550 cars to collect. "007 First Light" from IO Interactive earns Gold for more than 100,000 copies sold. The action-adventure tells the origin story of a young James Bond, sending players into the British secret service with the gadgets and spycraft the role is known for. Congratulations to both studios and their teams.