Reflecting on 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog, producer Takashi Iizuka and brand officer Ivo Gerscovich discuss the franchise's evolution from a 16-bit console rival to a global transmedia powerhouse, highlighting its enduring appeal across generations.
Nintendo's shares rose 7% in Japan after Pokémon Pokopia sales surpassed 5 million units on Switch 2, becoming the console's second-best-selling game, amid hopes of boosted console sales despite recent challenges.
Nintendo Switch 2 price increases to $499.99 on September 1, 2026. Costco members can buy a bundle including the console, 256GB microSD card, and a year of Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack for $499.99, offering over $100 in savings.
Nintendo's Q2 net profit jumped 53.5% to 147.4 billion yen, fueled by Switch 2 console sales and the global success of the Super Mario movie, despite a 9.5% decline in quarterly sales due to tariffs and component price hikes.
Microsoft has increased the price of its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles worldwide, including in the UK, US, and EU, attributing the hikes to rising memory and storage chip costs. This follows similar price adjustments by rivals Sony for PlayStation 5 and Valve for Steam Machine.
Microsoft augmente les prix de ses consoles Xbox Series X et S aux États-Unis dès le 1er août, avec des hausses de 100 à 200 dollars, et anticipe une dynamique similaire en France. Cette décision, comme celles de Sony et Nintendo, est due à l'envolée du coût des puces mémoire et de la demande pour l'IA.
Peter Lee*, a 28-year-old, spent HK$90,000 on loot boxes in mobile games over six years, driven by randomised rewards and a "sunk cost" mentality to obtain desired items for team performance, a practice he started during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Le Parlement français approuve une loi interdisant l'accès aux réseaux sociaux aux personnes de moins de 15 ans, une première en Europe, avec une entrée en vigueur prévue pour la rentrée.
Amazon's head of gaming, Jeff Gattis, predicts a shift towards online game streaming over console purchases due to rising hardware costs and improving technology. Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service into the Prime Video app to reach a wider audience, despite past failures like Google Stadia and ongoing challenges for the subscription model.
A new era of content discovery, AI Optimization (AIO), is emerging as AI models like ChatGPT and Perplexity become primary search tools. This shift requires content creators to optimize for AI-generated responses, distinct from traditional SEO, to capture growing organic traffic.
Konami's Castlevania series returns to consoles with "Belmont's Curse" in October, a 2D side-scroller set in 1499 Paris. Developed with Evil Empire, the game features Trevor Belmont's daughter, Rose, battling demons and historical figures like Joan of Arc, aiming to reclaim the genre's legacy.
This article reviews the top 10 AI content generator tools available in 2022, detailing their features, pros, cons, and pricing. It aims to help marketers, businesses, and content creators choose the best option for efficiently producing engaging and SEO-friendly content.
Bibliotecas públicas no Distrito Federal se transformam em centros de tecnologia e lazer, oferecendo acervos de quadrinhos, mangás e espaços para videogames, atraindo jovens e estudantes.
Sony's decision to end physical PlayStation game production in 2028 has sparked backlash. Gamers criticize the loss of choice, inability to share or resell games, and the disenfranchisement of superfans, contrasting with Sony's past support for physical media.
São Paulo oferece programação variada para o feriado prolongado com shows, festivais, cinema e passeios. Destaques incluem Liniker, Belo & Sorriso Maroto, Festival Itália Moderna, Festa Julina e estreias de filmes.
O corpo do advogado Hélio Montilha Junior, 48, foi achado em decomposição em seu escritório em Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre. Vizinhos sentiram odor forte e a polícia investiga a causa da morte, sem sinais de violência aparente.
Google Search Console's new 'Platform Properties' feature will allow content creators and website owners to track search terms leading to their Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube content, providing insights into audience interaction and content discovery across platforms.
O deputado estadual Waldemar Borges, uma das principais lideranças do PSB em Pernambuco, faleceu neste domingo (5). Ele estava internado na UTI de um hospital no Recife.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon dénonce la décision de Sony de ne plus sortir de jeux physiques pour PlayStation, y voyant "le triomphe de la marchandisation totale" et une atteinte au patrimoine culturel. Il promet d'agir en 2027 si son parti gagne les élections.
Sony mettra fin à la production de disques physiques pour ses jeux PlayStation en janvier 2028, accélérant la transition vers le dématérialisé. Cette décision soulève des questions sur l'écosystème du jeu vidéo, les prix et la propriété des jeux.
Sony announced it will cease releasing new PlayStation video games on physical discs in January 2028, shifting entirely to digital downloads via the PlayStation Store. This move reflects a significant consumer preference for digital media, with digital game sales rising from 13% in 2013 to nearly 80% in 2025.
Netflix is experiencing significant viewership drops for second seasons of its shows, losing an average of 59% of its audience compared to season one. This trend affects popular series like "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and "The Four Seasons," contrasting with HBO's success in retaining viewers.
Sony annonce l'arrêt de la vente de jeux vidéo au format physique sur PlayStation à partir de janvier 2028, misant sur le tout-numérique. Cette décision, justifiée par les préférences des consommateurs, suscite la colère des joueurs.
Sony will stop producing physical game discs for PlayStation consoles starting January 2028, citing consumer preference for digital media. This move raises concerns about game ownership, the secondary market, and backward compatibility, drawing parallels to past industry missteps.
