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Opinion

Could a 2016 NX launch work to Nintendo's advantage?

Giving up on Wii U too early could alienate core fans - but if handled correctly, a 2016 launch could help to reverse Nintendo's home console fortunes

Oct. 23, 2015 Rob Fahey

Feature

Kojima's departure is the end of an era for Japanese development

Not all publishers will handle the mobile transition as badly as Konami - but they're all headed in the same direction eventually

Oct. 20, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

Ending the Cycle of Abuse in Publisher-Developer Relationships

Jessica Curry is merely the most recent high-profile departure due to the unhealthy nature of pub-dev relationships - the whole field needs a rethink

Oct. 16, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

2016 is the Year of VR; but is VR ready?

High prices and scant software will restrict VR to a narrow group of enthusiasts; a wider view of VR's potential could open up the tech to the world

Oct. 9, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

Is Sony declaring defeat on handheld?

Vita looks set to be the firm's last handheld console - but Sony isn't giving up on handheld gaming, just moving its ambitions to Xperia

Oct. 2, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

All creative staff should support the actors

Actors haven't jumped an imaginary queue by demanding better treatment, but their stand might improve conditions for all creatives

Sept. 25, 2015 Rob Fahey

Feature

Strong show for Sony, but mobile rules at TGS 2015

Tokyo Games Show is bigger than ever, but a conservative showing from publishers and the absence of Microsoft leaves it feeling a little hollow

Sept. 18, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

What path now for Kimishima's Nintendo?

Nintendo's new CEO is a career businessman and banking veteran; can he put the company's creativity back on the path to sustainable profit?

Sept. 14, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

AppleTV has games potential, but its limitations disappoint

Technical limits create headaches for developers as lack of service offering could prevent new platform finding a big market early on

Sept. 11, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

Can Apple TV shake up living room gaming?

A new platform from the industry giant promises new opportunities for developers - and perhaps even new experiences for consumers

Sept. 4, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

Regional games shows reflect the evolving market

We shouldn't expect Gamescom, TGS or their ilk to be "mini-E3s"; they exist to serve regional audiences, not the Anglo-American press

Aug. 28, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

Equity crowdfunding is a wolf in sheep's clothing

Buying equity and backing a game you love are different things; conflating them is little more than an attempt to remove protections from small investors

Aug. 21, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

Market expansion is no zero-sum game

Best-ever core console sales prove that the dramatic expansion of the games market hasn't come at the expense of its traditional stalwarts

Aug. 14, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

Konami's draconian workplace raises no eyebrows in Japan

Japanese publishers and studios routinely treat staff badly; if they hope to hold on to talent this attitude must change

Aug. 7, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

When guarantees go wrong, developers get hurt

Razer's rescue of Ouya's devs highlights the need for much greater scrutiny of such schemes

July 31, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

Xbox One's resurgence is great for the industry

As Microsoft turns even more sharply towards enterprise, the console's bullish performance helps to secure its future within the company

July 24, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

Enterprise-first gives Hololens the best possible start

Taking the pressure off gaming "killer apps" and consumer appeal is the right choice for this technology

July 17, 2015 Rob Fahey

Feature

Obituary: Satoru Iwata

Enthusiastic, warm and genuine, the Nintendo boss was a unique industry figure who pushed his company to find new ways to entertain and delight

July 13, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

If consoles can't crack China, their future is limited

Failure in the Chinese market could mean consoles being pushed into an ever-smaller niche

July 10, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

Corporate crowdfunding might not be all bad

Sony's First Flight is a morally uncomfortable development - but could result in better games and products

July 3, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

Fallout Shelter shatters the dogma of core gamers hating F2P

If the brand, the game and the business model are right, core F2P can be just as successful in the west as it has been in Japan

July 2, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

Destiny's business model leaves Bungie walking on eggshells

Never has a successful game been on such fragile ground, and Bungie can ill-afford to lose player goodwill

June 26, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

Nintendo should pull out of E3 entirely

Dropping out of E3 completely and showcasing its games elsewhere would be much better than the company's present half-hearted approach

June 19, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

What do the platform holders need to do to “win” E3?

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo all have something to prove - and the only way to prove it is with innovative, original software

June 12, 2015 Rob Fahey

Opinion

The persistent myth of the "MOBA market"

With Valve and Blizzard struggling to carve out niches and Warner Bros cutting its losses, MOBAs are stalled

June 5, 2015 Rob Fahey