Maxim Newman
@maxiprince.bsky.social
Dad of two, favourite game franchise is The Legend of Zelda, followed by God of War. Fan of single-player games.
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Steam Deck’s popularity is surging among developers, with 28% actively creating or optimizing games for the platform. What does this mean for the future of handheld gaming? Find out in the 2026 State of the Game Industry report. https://bit.ly/4qe2z0m
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Steam Deck’s popularity is surging among developers, with 28% actively creating or optimizing games for the platform. What does this mean for the future of handheld gaming? Find out in the 2026 State of the Game Industry report. https://bit.ly/4qe2z0m
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Finally! My book Super Nintendo is out TODAY in the US + Canada. Here's where to buy it: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/753986...
"MacDonald is one of the best games journalists... Here is a book bursting with love. Bop your head against it and see if a shower of gold coins comes out." -The Times
"MacDonald is one of the best games journalists... Here is a book bursting with love. Bop your head against it and see if a shower of gold coins comes out." -The Times
February 3, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Finally! My book Super Nintendo is out TODAY in the US + Canada. Here's where to buy it: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/753986...
"MacDonald is one of the best games journalists... Here is a book bursting with love. Bop your head against it and see if a shower of gold coins comes out." -The Times
"MacDonald is one of the best games journalists... Here is a book bursting with love. Bop your head against it and see if a shower of gold coins comes out." -The Times
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Trails, Ys Developer Falcom Confirms 'Major' Game Announcement for February.
Trails, Ys Developer Falcom Confirms 'Major' Game Announcement for February
Xanadu, finally?
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February 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Trails, Ys Developer Falcom Confirms 'Major' Game Announcement for February.
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THANK YOU, Nintendo Life. These guys are the true test for my claim that you'll read something you didn't already know in this book🙏
"Comprehensive but never too dense, informative but approachable, packed with passion... if you want to learn about Nintendo, this is the book to do it."
"Comprehensive but never too dense, informative but approachable, packed with passion... if you want to learn about Nintendo, this is the book to do it."
Book Review: Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped The World Have Fun.
Book Review: Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped The World Have Fun
Super by name, super by nature
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February 1, 2026 at 5:47 PM
THANK YOU, Nintendo Life. These guys are the true test for my claim that you'll read something you didn't already know in this book🙏
"Comprehensive but never too dense, informative but approachable, packed with passion... if you want to learn about Nintendo, this is the book to do it."
"Comprehensive but never too dense, informative but approachable, packed with passion... if you want to learn about Nintendo, this is the book to do it."
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To be clear, this is not a referendum on the quality of AI content. Markets are spooked because they believe tools like Project Genie will allow anyone to generate a video game. This is not actually possible. If you are a trader and would like to pay me 10 million dollars to explain why, hmu
January 30, 2026 at 5:23 PM
To be clear, this is not a referendum on the quality of AI content. Markets are spooked because they believe tools like Project Genie will allow anyone to generate a video game. This is not actually possible. If you are a trader and would like to pay me 10 million dollars to explain why, hmu
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Gaming stocks are dropping today after Google's rollout of Project Genie, an AI tool that lets users create and explore virtual worlds for 60 seconds. This is the result of a market that does not understand how video games are made. Allow me to suggest that the Street read Blood, Sweat, and Pixels
January 30, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Gaming stocks are dropping today after Google's rollout of Project Genie, an AI tool that lets users create and explore virtual worlds for 60 seconds. This is the result of a market that does not understand how video games are made. Allow me to suggest that the Street read Blood, Sweat, and Pixels
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In 2025, as Bluesky grew from 25M to 42M users, we took actions to keep it welcoming, using proactive design to reduce toxic content by 79%. Our 2025 Transparency Report shares how we're building a safer platform while keeping a transparent and human-centered approach: bsky.social/about/blog/0...
2025 Transparency Report Overview - Bluesky
In 2025, as Bluesky grew from 25 million to 41 million users, we improved the trust and safety infrastructure to better enable our mission. Here's what that looks like in plain language.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM
In 2025, as Bluesky grew from 25M to 42M users, we took actions to keep it welcoming, using proactive design to reduce toxic content by 79%. Our 2025 Transparency Report shares how we're building a safer platform while keeping a transparent and human-centered approach: bsky.social/about/blog/0...
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Promising Chinese God of War Game Will Be 'Optimised for PS5 in Collaboration with Sony'.
Promising Chinese God of War Game Will Be 'Optimised for PS5 in Collaboration with Sony'
Another console exclusive
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January 30, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Promising Chinese God of War Game Will Be 'Optimised for PS5 in Collaboration with Sony'.
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We’re so excited to announce our Story-Rich Showcase!
Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling 💝
More details soon!
🚶storyrich.games
Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling 💝
More details soon!
🚶storyrich.games
January 28, 2026 at 11:25 PM
We’re so excited to announce our Story-Rich Showcase!
Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling 💝
More details soon!
🚶storyrich.games
Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling 💝
More details soon!
🚶storyrich.games
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Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi recently revealed Gang of Dragon, a game that looks like Yakuza and Grand Theft Auto getting friendly.
Gang of Dragon Really Looks Like the Yakuza Series Was Given a Grand Theft Auto Makeover
Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi recently revealed Gang of Dragon, a game that looks like Yakuza and Grand Theft Auto getting friendly.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi recently revealed Gang of Dragon, a game that looks like Yakuza and Grand Theft Auto getting friendly.
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following last week's announcement of a ubisoft restructuring that will lead to layoffs and game cancellations in pursuit of (even more) cost cutting, five french unions representing ubisoft workers have called for a "massive" international strike
January 28, 2026 at 8:33 PM
following last week's announcement of a ubisoft restructuring that will lead to layoffs and game cancellations in pursuit of (even more) cost cutting, five french unions representing ubisoft workers have called for a "massive" international strike
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How do you make an inexperienced version of a man whose experience defines him? While visiting IO Interactive for our 007 First Light cover story, we dug into how the studio went about creating its younger version of James Bond. gameinformer.com/2026/01/28/h...
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
How do you make an inexperienced version of a man whose experience defines him? While visiting IO Interactive for our 007 First Light cover story, we dug into how the studio went about creating its younger version of James Bond. gameinformer.com/2026/01/28/h...
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Try a couple decades of shitty emails ranging from simple insults all the way up to death threats from idiot fanboys who can't handle you giving a game "only" 8/10 and see which one puts more calluses on your soul, dummy. You'd fold in six months or less.
January 28, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Try a couple decades of shitty emails ranging from simple insults all the way up to death threats from idiot fanboys who can't handle you giving a game "only" 8/10 and see which one puts more calluses on your soul, dummy. You'd fold in six months or less.
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Very, very excited for this! If you live near Brighton and would like to come along and hear the two of us get stuck into the weeds on Keza’s latest dive into the history of Nintendo, grab yourself a ticket.
January 28, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Very, very excited for this! If you live near Brighton and would like to come along and hear the two of us get stuck into the weeds on Keza’s latest dive into the history of Nintendo, grab yourself a ticket.
Really nonsensical take.
Larian CEO Swen Vincke Sticks His Foot in It Again, Thinks Game Reviewers Should Also Be Reviewed.
Larian CEO Swen Vincke Sticks His Foot in It Again, Thinks Game Reviewers Should Also Be Reviewed
He wants a Metacritic for critics
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January 28, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Really nonsensical take.
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Control Resonant Preview – Family Business
For the latest issue of Game Informer, we spoke to Control Resonant's director to learn more about this exciting sequel, including why Remedy views the first Control as a "great first stepping stone" for this one. gameinformer.com/preview/2026...
For the latest issue of Game Informer, we spoke to Control Resonant's director to learn more about this exciting sequel, including why Remedy views the first Control as a "great first stepping stone" for this one. gameinformer.com/preview/2026...
January 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Control Resonant Preview – Family Business
For the latest issue of Game Informer, we spoke to Control Resonant's director to learn more about this exciting sequel, including why Remedy views the first Control as a "great first stepping stone" for this one. gameinformer.com/preview/2026...
For the latest issue of Game Informer, we spoke to Control Resonant's director to learn more about this exciting sequel, including why Remedy views the first Control as a "great first stepping stone" for this one. gameinformer.com/preview/2026...
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French unions representing workers at Ubisoft have reportedly voted unanimously in favour of strike action following the company's recent dramatic "reset" and in response to a voluntary redundancy proposal that could see as many as 200 Paris HQ employees lose their jobs. https://bit.ly/4qKvRVN
January 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM
French unions representing workers at Ubisoft have reportedly voted unanimously in favour of strike action following the company's recent dramatic "reset" and in response to a voluntary redundancy proposal that could see as many as 200 Paris HQ employees lose their jobs. https://bit.ly/4qKvRVN
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Phantom Blade Zero Destined to Be a Worldwide Hit as Anticipation Grows.
Phantom Blade Zero Destined to Be a Worldwide Hit as Anticipation Grows
Over 50% of wishlists outside China
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January 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Phantom Blade Zero Destined to Be a Worldwide Hit as Anticipation Grows.
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After years of workarounds, official Nexus Mods support is coming to Steam Deck via SteamOS in 2026.
Steam Deck Modding Is About to Get Much Easier
After years of workarounds, official Nexus Mods support is coming to Steam Deck via SteamOS in 2026.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:30 AM
After years of workarounds, official Nexus Mods support is coming to Steam Deck via SteamOS in 2026.
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Actress Eman Ayaz said she's lost three years of work in a "life-changing role" after Ubisoft canceled its long-awaited Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, which she found out about via an online article. https://bit.ly/4q5VfnD
January 27, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Actress Eman Ayaz said she's lost three years of work in a "life-changing role" after Ubisoft canceled its long-awaited Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, which she found out about via an online article. https://bit.ly/4q5VfnD
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What's the worst GTA?
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=br9J...
What's the WORST GTA? - Kinda Feudy
YouTube video by Kinda Funny Games
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January 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM
What's the worst GTA?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=br9J...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=br9J...
Recently finished Super Mario Galaxy for the first time. I really enjoyed it. Progression felt well done. Then started Galaxy 2. Got to world 4 and I’m having to put it down. Hate the structure, hate the backtracking. Nintendo made a worse version of the first game, taking out all that I enjoyed.
January 26, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Recently finished Super Mario Galaxy for the first time. I really enjoyed it. Progression felt well done. Then started Galaxy 2. Got to world 4 and I’m having to put it down. Hate the structure, hate the backtracking. Nintendo made a worse version of the first game, taking out all that I enjoyed.
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Rumour: A Nintendo Direct May Be Coming As Soon As Next Week.
Rumour: A Nintendo Direct May Be Coming As Soon As Next Week
February? Say it ain't so!
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January 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Rumour: A Nintendo Direct May Be Coming As Soon As Next Week.
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PlayStation State of Play Is Locked in for February, It's Claimed.
PlayStation State of Play Is Locked in for February, It's Claimed
So says NateTheHate2
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January 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
PlayStation State of Play Is Locked in for February, It's Claimed.