Today in Games — Oct 25
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- 5 Most Perfect 1980s Games That Nobody Remembers — Looking back at overlooked 1980s games can show how much variety existed in the early 8-bit era. It also raises questions about which older games deserve… — discuss · link - Xbox Reportedly Bungled $500 Million Netflix Exclusivity Deal To Develop Movies, Shows Based On Games — The reported deal matters because it suggests Xbox may have focused on movies and shows based on games instead of putting that money toward games or services.… — discuss · link - ICYMI: Cult Of The Lamb Summons A Switch 2 Version, Includes Free Upgrade Path — Cult of the Lamb is getting a Switch 2 version after continuing to receive updates on Switch. The free upgrade path gives existing players a way to move to the… — discuss · link - Xbox COO and ex-Minecraft boss leaves Microsoft after just 3 months in the role — Helen Chiang's departure matters because the Xbox COO role can affect how Microsoft manages its gaming business. She had also led Minecraft, so her exit is… — discuss · link - HELENA : Cloud District is a megastructure photography game laser targeted at my interests, and it's out next week — Yes, I'm doing it, I'm writing about a megastructure game for the second time this week because come on, HELENA : Cloud District just looks stunning, don't it?… — link This mix covers overlooked older games, unusual new releases, upgrades for existing players, and major changes behind Xbox and its media plans. It raises questions about where attention and investment are going across games, services, and adaptations. Which of these shifts are you paying attention to, and what are you seeing in the games you play?