Industry vets respond to pushback after announcing mostly-white, male studio

Industry vets Alex Hutchinson and Reid Schneider, co-founders of the new studio Raccoon Logic, respond after a photo of the mostly-white, mostly-male team at their studio received pushback on Twitter. ...



Diablo 4 director among three employees suddenly ousted at Blizzard

Update: Activision Blizzard has confirmed earlier reports that Diablo 4 game director Luis Barriga has departed from Blizzard, along with two other high-level employees. ...



Get a job: Question is hiring a Senior Gameplay Engineer

Question, the team behind The Magic Circle and The Blackout Club, is hiring a Senior Gameplay Engineer. ...



Estimating Steam and console sales: two hot methods!

Do you want two essential spreadsheets for estimating Steam & console game sales? Because that's what you've got, alongside lots more game discovery news. ...



Diablo II: Resurrected won't feature TCP/IP multiplayer after all

The development team behind Diablo II: Resurrected have announced that the game won't feature the TCP/IP networking that helped defined the original game†™s multiplayer experience. ...



What developers should eliminate from their publishing agreement - Part 4

Games industry lawyer Tim Repa Davies offers a brief look at the publishing licenses contained in publishing contracts, including what they are, what can go wrong, and what devs should look out for. ...



Google scrapped Stadia studios due to 'level of investment required to reach scale,' say ex-Stadia devs

Two former Stadia devs claim Google's fleeting internal development plans unravelled because the tech giant underestimated "the level of investment required to reach scale." ...



Typhoon devs launch new studio, secure Savage Planet rights from Google

"We think player stories are much more interesting than authorial narratives, and we think there†™s a lot left to discover in player driven humor, so whatever we do will include these pillars." ...



Blog: How difficulty impacts motivation in game design

Continuing my thoughts on difficulty design, I want to spend a few minutes discussing player motivation and how it can push someone to keep playing a game, or cause them to bow out if they feel stuck. ...



Activision Blizzard shareholder calls cultural reform plans 'deficient' and 'inadequate'

Activision Blizzard shareholder SOC Investment claims the company's plan to reform its culture in the wake of widespread misconduct allegations is "deficient" and "inadequate." ...



Azerion has taken charge of Softgames' web browser game business

Digital game company Azerion, best known as the owner of Habbo developer Sulake, has taken over the web games business of German casual developer Softgames. ...



Don't Miss: Behind the solo dev effort that birthed Stardew Valley

Eric Barone talked to Gamasutra about the long and difficult solo process that ended up giving birth to Stardew Valley. ...



Chinese state media's comments tank PUBG maker's stock market debut

Krafton, the developer behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, faced a dismal stock market launch after Chinese authorities pushed more online gaming restrictions on its major partner Tencent. ...



Revenue and loss from operations beat expectations as Unity closes out Q2

Unity has closed out Q2 of its 2021 financial year with gains in both revenue and profit compared to the year prior. ...



Congress turns its eye toward loot box regulation in letter to developers

Several Congresspersons led by Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) are urging large game companies to adopt improved standards for loot box design. ...



Met a girl at a party …

I met a girl at a party and she said, "Come outside and I'll show you a good time."So we went outside and she ran 100 metres in 9.79 seconds.

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Electrician's Clothing

An electrician's favourite article of clothing would be their shorts.

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This Supermarket Joke

This Supermarket joke.Its an Aldi but a goodie.

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What's Brown and lies beside the piano?

What's brown and lies beside the piano? Beethoven's last movement.      

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Latin

Dropping Latin phrases into conversations to sound smart… That's my modus operandi.

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Uncovering What Bingo Mini Games Are And How You Can Play Them

The gaming industry has come a long way since Super Mario and Pac-Man. Over a few decades, video games have become a recreational activity for adults, more than just for ten-year-olds.

Today, even many offline games like chess, ludo, bingo, poker, etc., have become a part of the online video games community. Furthermore, with online casinos becoming mobile-ready, gambling games like poker and bingo are gaining more popularity than ever. It's easy accessibility, and multiplayer options have renewed the interest of players worldwide.

The game that has captured the attention of everyone across all age groups is bingo mini-games.

What are Bingo Mini-games?

These are free bingo games that you can play offline or online. Traditionally, a gambling game bingo has now evolved further as exciting video games for every generation.

Did you know bingo mini-games can be played by kids too?

Now kids can enjoy playing bingo games with features like thrilling math gameplay and puzzles. They can have fun with bingo boosts, collection items, and lots of achievements while playing it. Some of the games also have free bingo quests for epic bingo live prizes and bonuses, including extra credits, coins, and power-ups.

You can also play some of these games offline. These mini-bingo games give you a chance to collect various puzzle pieces to progress in the video game and gain additional rewards. There are also some bingo mini-games that you can enjoy with themes like Christmas, tropical beach, Halloween, Easter, Valentine's Day, etc.

So now, you have the option to play bingo both for free and for real money. The free bingo mini-games mostly focus on collectables and power-ups for winning. On the other hand, in bingo with real money, online casinos offer many bonuses, rewards, and mini-games, to stay engaged further.

Are you getting confused with the wide variety of bingo games online?

No need to get confused, mate!

Here, take a look at some of the best online bingo sites listed by BingoSites and choose the exciting bingo games you want to play from it. Even if you are a novice, bingo is the most easy-to-learn and enjoyable game. It can enlighten your mood instantly and make multiplying with your friends and family fun.

How To Play Bingo?

Whether you are playing against the computer or among friends online, all you need to do is strike-through the number on your bingo ticket as spoken by a bingo caller. You win the game in either of the circumstances

  • One Line: When you strike-through all five numbers in a column
  • Two Line: When you strike-through all five numbers across two columns on the same ticket
  • Full House: When you strike-through all 15 numbers across your bingo card

Conclusion

Digital technology has changed the entire gaming experience today. Now, you can enjoy playing bingo from any device, whether mobile, tablet, or laptop. All you need to do is register with a licensed bingo site or enjoy free bingo mini-games by downloading from Google Play/Apple store.

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Netflix Offer Mark Hamill Role Of Vesemir In The Witcher Series

According to We Got This Covered, Netflix have offered the role of Vesemir to Mark Hamill for The Witcher series. An apparently reliable source gave the site an official production document for the Netflix series, which revealed the possible casting call.

Hmm

Mark Hamill has become the number one choice for fans. The Internet has been pushing for this casting since season one ended, and it seems they just might get their wish. Mark Hamill himself has even got in on the action. The source provided them with accurate information in the past, so there's a very good chance this is true. Wether or not he will actually accept the role of Vesemir, remains to be seen. Alas, we can only hope.

Video Game Treasure Trove

Netflix seems to be looking to video game properties for the future of their content. It was announced back in January that The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf would be coming to the streaming service. For those unaware, this is an animated film that focuses on Geralt's mentor, Vesemir himself. The official synopsis reads:

Long before mentoring Geralt, Vesemir begins his own journey as a Witcher after the mysterious Deglan claims him through the Law of Surprise.

Studio Mir, best known for Legend of Korra, will be responsible for the animation. Lauren S. Hissrich and Beau DeMayo, two of the people responsible for the creation of The Witcher Netflix series will also be creating the animated feature.

Elsewhere, the synopsis regarding the Netflix Resident Evil series was posted and then subsequently removed. Can we expect Netflix to translate more video game properties for the small screen in the future?

We already have a Ni No Kuni animated film available on the streaming service, not to mention The Witcher series was quite the success for the streaming giant. Success that has also proven massively beneficial for the game itself, as it saw a dramatic increase in players.

Perhaps this is the beginning of a mutually beneficially relationship between streaming services and video game properties.

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Digital Fiasco LIVE! Episode 45: Red Dead Restitution (Live at 1AM GMT / 8PM CDT)

Tonight at 2000 CDT / 1AM GMT, join us for Digital Fiasco LIVE! Episode 45: Red Dead Restitution Hosts Dandr0id and Jack McBastard will be rounding up all the week's gaming news and rumors, and provide instant feedback via chat in real time! We'll answer your questions, we'll take your comments, and we'll agree with you that Alpha Protocol is awesome. (We'll also talk about Xbox, Nintendo and PC gaming. Don't judge).

Tonight's topics:

  • Red Dead Reallocation
  • Marston's Mumps
  • Spyro Reignited Goes N.Sane
  • No Man's Sea
  • My Helldiver's Drop Ship Pilot is Drunk, And Other Stories
  • Alan Woke
  • Spider-Man Sales: Threat or Menace
  • B.O.T.Y.
  • Metro 2033 Author to Witcher Author: "Ungrateful Schmuck"
  • Mature Games Tax?! I need that money for guns!
  • Oculus Biffed
  • Dragon Quest Builders 2 – Another Reason to Hate My Friends
  • Playstation Classic
  • Options Menu
  • And more!

 

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Resident Evil Remake 2 trailer shown and release date announced

At Sony's E3 2018 conference, the first trailer for Resident Evil 2 Remake was shown in addition to a release date – January 25, 2019.

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Pokémon Inspired RPG Monster Crown PS4 Release Date is October 12th

Hunt, battle and breed monsters to be crowned the ultimate tamer

Journey to the Savage Planet Belongs to Racoon Logic – a New Studio With Big Plans

Old-timers getting back together to recreate the old times anew.

Dates Announced For Diablo II: Resurrected Open Beta

Early Access begins August 13th.

Preview: 5 Truths About Maneater: Truth Quest

The truth is out there... in the bay, just beyond the fat guy sunbathing.

Stealth-Action Sandbox Game Arashi: Castles of Sin Out Now on PSVR

The PSVR exclusive Arashi: Castles of Sin has dropped on the PlayStation Store Have you ever wanted to…

Overcooked!'s Fifth Birthday Update Adds New Levels and More

Bring out the birthday cake for a fun cooking celebration.

Black Book's Creatures of Cherdyn

Find out more about the mythical beasts you'll face in Black Book.

Yupitergrad is Getting 10 New Levels in Free PSVR Update

Coming to PSVR at a later date.

Rocket League Season 4 Goes Live August 11th

Rocket League is back in rootin' tootin' style. Psyonix Studios and Panic Button Games have revealed that Rocket…

Windjammers 2 Release Date for PS5, PS4 Announced With Open Beta This Week

Classic arcade sports returns for another round.

No Man's Sky Celebrates 5th Anniversary With Frontiers Update

New frontiers in a galaxy far, far away.

Super Hiking League DX Releases Today

Get your walking boots on.

Tormented Souls Releases August 27th

Check out the new trailer, too.

GTA V Runs at 4K/60fps on PS5

It's gonna look 4K-in good on PS5.

Carrion Lunges onto PS4 Later This Year

Gorge on your victims in this reverse-horror. Phobia Game Studio has finally announced that the gory side-scroller adventure…

Guide: Button City Tips and Tricks

Outfox the competition with these tips.

Review: Synth Riders – PSVR (PS5, PS4)

Don't miss this one.

Oxenfree Sequel Coming to PS4 and PS5

Return to Camena in Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals. Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals is coming to PS4 and PS5…

Season 5 of Black Ops Cold War and Warzone Launches August 12th

Maps, modes, zombies, and guns galore this season. Season Five of Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War…

Guide: How Long to Beat Button City?

How long will you be visiting Button City?

IMMORTALS FENYX RISING Review

IMMORTALS FENYX RISING Review
An interesting game clouded by features from another title.

Guilty Gear: Strive gets a delay into June

Guilty Gear: Strive gets a delay into June
More time needed to polish some aspects of the game.

Clubhouse Pass Season 2 Is on the Green in PGA TOUR 2K21

Clubhouse Pass Season 2 Is on the Green in PGA TOUR 2K21


Karakuri-kun Official Steam Trailer

Karakuri-kun Official Steam Trailer


Marvel's Avengers: Next-Gen Capabilities Trailer

Marvel's Avengers: Next-Gen Capabilities Trailer


Devs Lost In Space - A New Space Engineers Weekly Community Stream - March 4th

Devs Lost In Space - A New Space Engineers Weekly Community Stream - March 4th


Doom VR Edition is bringing the iconic classic to PSVR headsets

Doom VR Edition is bringing the iconic classic to PSVR headsets
We'll get the chance to experience this nightmarish horror by the end of this month.

NBA 2K21 is coming to Xbox Game Pass today

NBA 2K21 is coming to Xbox Game Pass today
A perfect dunk.

Airport CEO Gallery

Airport CEO Gallery
Latest images for Airport CEO

Airport CEO Review

Airport CEO Review
Like Airports? Like Planes? Like construction and management? You've come to the right place.

The Survivalists Farming & Animal Console Update!

The Survivalists Farming & Animal Console Update!


Nintendo Switch | SNK VS. CAPCOM【Super Impact Blasts - CAPCOM】

Nintendo Switch | SNK VS. CAPCOM【Super Impact Blasts - CAPCOM】


Casually Grounded Dev Stream E06 w/ Aarik, Shyla, Roby Atadero, and special guest RooDaaR!

Casually Grounded Dev Stream E06 w/ Aarik, Shyla, Roby Atadero, and special guest RooDaaR!


Casually Grounded Dev Stream E05 w/ Aarik, Shyla, Adam Brennecke, and special guest Mike Lowery!

Casually Grounded Dev Stream E05 w/ Aarik, Shyla, Adam Brennecke, and special guest Mike Lowery!


It's time to tell you who I am...

It's time to tell you who I am...


Apex Legends now has a new Nintendo Switch gameplay trailer

Apex Legends now has a new Nintendo Switch gameplay trailer
Legends on the roll.

Rust's console version now has a new trailer as well

Rust's console version now has a new trailer as well
Just in time.

Nintendo Switch | SNK VS. CAPCOM【Super Impact Blasts - SNK】

Nintendo Switch | SNK VS. CAPCOM【Super Impact Blasts - SNK】


Outriders Soundtrack - Main Theme

Outriders Soundtrack - Main Theme


Littlewood, a Stardew Valley-like RPG is now out on Nintendo Switch

Littlewood, a Stardew Valley-like RPG is now out on Nintendo Switch
"The world has already been saved".