Microsoft Closes Studios and Lays Off Staff: What’s Going On?

If you woke up to the news that Microsoft is closing game studios again, you’re not alone in wondering whether someone spilled coffee on the company’s long‑term strategy document. The gaming giant is trimming teams, shutting down projects, and leaving players asking the same question: what is happening behind the Xbox curtain?

GOG.com – The Unsung Hero of Game Preservation

Let’s face it: in gaming, everything moves fast. New consoles, photorealistic graphics, massive online worlds—it’s easy to get caught up in the latest and greatest. But what about the games we grew up with? The ones that shaped us, challenged us, and made us fall in love with gaming in the first place?

My Top 5 Retro Games

Retro gaming isn't just a nostalgic hobby for me—it's a core part of how I enjoy games today. These are the five titles I try to keep coming back to on an yearly basis, each one offering something unique that continues to resonate years after their original release.

Games from yesterday are todays Games

A translated repost of a German article on this blog I did in 2019. Even after almost 6 years, I think this takes even more value, as even more Remakes and Remasters are on the horizon. - Remakes of older games have always been very popular, regardless of whether they have been completely redesigned or … Continue reading Games from yesterday are todays Games

Spiele der Vergangenheit sind die Spiele der Gegenwart

Eigentlich schon immer sind Neuauflegungen älterer Spiele voll im Trend, egal ob komplett neu gestaltet oder nur ein wenig aufgehübscht. Etliche Remaster bzw. Remakes sind bereits erschienen und es werden noch viele weitere folgen. Und meiner Meinung nach: Zu Recht! Damalige Nintendo-oder PlayStation-Spiele waren ihrer Zeit schon lange voraus. Auch wenn die Steuerung zu der … Continue reading Spiele der Vergangenheit sind die Spiele der Gegenwart