Hideo Kojima, renowned game designer and creator of the Metal Gear Solid series, is set to return to his post-apocalyptic world with a new project. Although details are scarce, fans can expect a thrilling experience from this legendary developer.
Gaming News: Former Gizmodo EIC's Lawsuit Against Apple and Others Dismissed
A lawsuit filed by former Gizmodo EIC Dan Ackerman against Apple, the Tetris company, screenwriter Noah Pink, and others has been dismissed. For more on the gaming industry's latest lawsuits and trends, check out Industry Insights. Ackerman alleged that these parties had ripped off his 2016 book, The Tetris Effect: The Game That Hypnotized the World, for their 2023 Apple TV Plus movie.
In related news, Lena Raine, the composer of Celeste's soundtrack, has shared some songs from the cancelled game Earthblade on Bandcamp. By doing so, Raine aims to tell her own version of the story through music since the game itself will never be released.
New Game Launches: Balatro's Development Secrets Revealed
Recently, developer LocalThunk shared some interesting details about their cancelled game Balatro. According to them, the working title for this project was indeed "CardGame". It is fascinating to see how games are conceptualized and developed before they eventually hit the market.
Fans of Pokémon will be excited to hear that Toyota's Miraidon project has led to life-size versions of Koraidon, a legendary mascot from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The prototype is currently on display in Tokyo until Sunday and features impressive movement capabilities. For those experiencing issues with their Xbox controllers, you may want to check out Xbox Issues for more information.
Switch Online Members Get Access to Retro Games
This month, Switch Online members will gain access to several retro games, including Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong '94 and Mario's Picross. These titles are part of the Game Boy library and join other classic games already available on the platform.