Tomas Franzese

GameStop is considering acquiring eBay, according to The Wall Street Journal, but such a deal would be bad for fans of trading cards and retro gaming

Another Crab's Treasure is a fantastic Soulslike from Aggro Crab, the studio behind successful Steam co-op game Peak.

Many say Pragmata feels like it was ripped right out of the PS3 and Xbox 360 console generation

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Animal Crossing: New Horizons are similar in many ways, but Tomodachi Life feels less demanding

Hey everyone, welcome back to Remastered. This week, I'm discussing the history of failed live service games in the wake of Highguard's closure. If you like what you read, consider subscribing for free! Why Do Live Service Games Fail? Highguard is no more. As of today, March 12, its servers are going offline, and the infamous hero shooter will no longer be playable. Its launch and subsequent failure is one of 2026's defining video game industry stories, but it isn't exactly an

Hey everyone, welcome back to my Remastered newsletter! This week, I reflect on Phil Spencer’s Xbox tenure in the wake of his resignation. In honor of Pokémon Day tomorrow, I’m also going to share some kind words about my favorite game in that franchise! If you like what you read, consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Phil Spencer Never Saved Xbox Microsoft stunned last week when it announced that Phil Spencer would step down as CEO of Microsoft Gaming and Sarah Bond would resign f

While the term retro game is thrown around a lot, it's surprisingly hard to define.

There was concern that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered's launch would hurt Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but that wasn't an issue.

GameShare was one of the most underrated new Nintendo Switch 2 features shown off in the latest Direct.

The First Berserker: Khazan is getting a lot of buzz this week, but did you know it's part of a game franchise with over 800 million players?

In celebration of The Sims’ 25 anniversary, we spoke with Maxis’ Lyndsay Pearson to get a comprehensive overview of how the franchise has evolved with each new mainline game and spin-off.

My first 100 turns with Sid Meier's Civilization VII proved that this series is as good of a storytelling engine as ever.

Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind] is set to launch in early 2025, and it's a shining example of the work being done to preserve even the most obscure games.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a fairly straightforward port that'll fill enough time on the road to the Switch 2.

Hyper Light Breaker enters early access tomorrow, and the bones of a great co-op action roguelike are already here.

To craft a successful announcement trailer for the Switch 2, Nintendo should look back at the Nintendo Switch's excellent reveal trailer.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is now available through PS Plus, but is it worth checking out or revisiting almost one year after launch?

While games like GTA 6 will dominate the gaming zeitgeist in 2025, remember to keep an eye out for the hidden gems launching throughout the year.

Retro gaming fans already have 50 games to look forward to in 2025, spanning remasters, remakes, reimaginings, and brand new titles.

While Nintendo Switch 2 did not end up launching in 2024, rumors surrounding Nintendo's Switch successor dominated gaming discourse this year.