About James Troughton
James is a zoomer from Newcastle who didn't learn what a GameCube was until they were 18. They have bylines at IGN, VG247, and NME, and you can contact them at james.t@thegamer.com. They/Them.
No, Nintendo's New Console Doesn't Need Achievements
Nintendo is the one console that doesn't gamify profiles, and the Switch successor shouldn't change that.
The Dark Souls Anime Should Be An Anthology
Dark Souls has a rich history that would make for a great story, but I'd much rather unpack the stories nestled within obscure item descriptions.
Next-Gen Nintendo Console Reportedly Launching 2024, Dev Kits Already Sent Out
The next Nintendo console is finally here, for real this time.
After 17 Years, Sony Finally Removes That PlayStation Start Up Beep
Pour one out for the beep, you will be missed (read: deservedly muted).
Baldur's Gate 3 Lead Says Xbox Series S Isn't Holding Back Current-Gen
Swen Vincke likened developing for the Xbox Series S to minimum spec PCs and the Nintendo Switch.
Nick Brawl 2 Has All The Signs Of Being A Rushed Product
Two years isn't enough for a platform fighter of this scope.
Elden Ring's Random Ruins Are Actually From Crumbling Farum Azula
Crumbling Farum Azula has been right in front of our eyes since we first stepped foot into The Lands Between.
Barbenheimer's Legacy Will Be Diluted Franchises And Trend-Chasing
Mattel has at least 45 films in development while Saw X moves to coincide with Paw Patrol--everyone is missing the point of Barbenheimer.
Tears Of The Kingdom Player Builds Majora's Mask-Inspired UFO
Forget driving up walls or taking down enemy camps with an orbital canon, now you can abduct cows.
All I Want From Lorcana Is The Eighth Doctor
Forget Pixar and Star Wars, let's get Doctor Who in Lorcana.
Rockstar Website Update Adds Evidence For Red Dead Redemption Remaster
Rockstar's website update includes a reference to "Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar Presents Ver)".
Xbox Players Aren't Happy About New UI
With unavoidable Game Pass tabs, reduced customisation, and limits on groups, the new Xbox UI isn't going down well.
Sega Trademarks Sonic And Friends, Nobody Knows What It Is
TikTok shorts series, or Sonic Shuffle sequel?
Activision Sues TikTok Creator After Using Viral Clip In Crash Bandicoot Ad
Anthony Fantano allegedly demanded a six-figure sum after Activision used his "It's enough slices" audio in a Crash Bandicoot sneakers TikTok.
Star Wars Outlaws Won't Be A "300-Hour Epic Unfinishable RPG"
Luckily, we don't have another Assassin's Creed Valhalla on our hands.
Game Lady Dolls Is Selling Anatomically Correct Life-Sized Adult Witcher Triss Toy For $3,000
The site sells adult toys based on the likeness of gaming characters, but also real actors without their consent and underage girls.
Half-Life's Einstein Scientist Is Actually Based On George Washington
Gordon Freeman designer Chuck Jones tells us that the 'Einstein' scientist was actually inspired by President George Washington.
Report: Zenimax Is Doing "Nothing" To Combat Anti-LGBTQ+ Bigotry In ESO
“We need to feel safe and a lot of us in the ESO community do not feel safe."
Mortal Kombat 1 Brings Back Mini-Games With Destructible Decapitated Heads
Test Your Strike might be making a comeback.