Tag: SXSW
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Is A Big Believer In Blockchain And "Play To Own"
Just as long as it makes sense for the player
At last month's SXSW event in Austin, Texas, Reggie Fils-Aimé took to the stage to discuss various aspects of his career, from the start of his tenure at Nintendo to his post-retirement work with Gamestop and Cornell University. While talking about the future of video games and the innovations driving...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Talks Re-Evaluating His Life After Iwata's Death
Watch the full SXSW talk here
Reggie Fils-Aimé - the famed ex-President of Nintendo of America - is currently working to promote his upcoming book, Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo. Last month, Reggie took to the stage at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas to discuss his upbringing, his time at Nintendo, and the...
News Sega Still Working Out How To Share Sonic SXSW 2020 Announcements
"we're just making sure that we're doing it the right way"
At this year's SXSW, Sega was planning to host a 'Gotta Go Fast' Sonic the Hedgehog panel to discuss the blue blur's "latest" happenings and his next steps for 2020 and beyond. It was even set to feature "special guests" from the Sonic Team. In the following month, this conference was...
News Sega Is Getting Ready To Show Us What's Next For Sonic The Hedgehog
"Sonic is back, and ready to take 2018 by storm"
Sonic had a mixed 2017. Sonic Mania was amazing, but his "big" game - Sonic Forces - was met with less enthusiastic reviews. The character remains a cash-cow for Sega however, and we're going to hear very soon what it has planned for Sonic in 2018. A SXSW panel will deliver a...
News 'Special Reveal' Teased for Sonic the Hedgehog Anniversary Panel at SXSW
We can safely say it's not a new Wii U-exclusive Sonic Boom sequel
In this year of landmark anniversaries we can add Sonic the Hedgehog to the list, with SEGA's iconic mascot turning 25 in the Summer. The mascot has had his ups and downs but still remains an integral part of the gaming scene in the eyes of plenty of fans, and we can be sure that...
Video Image & Form Discusses SteamWorld amiibo Prospects and SXSW GOTY Nomination
It's possible, but which character should it be?
With the Shovel Knight amiibo out in the wild, Yacht Club Games has cleared the path for other Nindies to contemplate their own amiibo figures. As the studio explained to us, once Nintendo gave the all clear the Nindie did the vast majority of the work; as the first company to do its own amiibo, it...
News Electronic Arts CEO Discusses The Company's Plans For Virtual Reality At SXSW
Virtual reality is becoming a solid reality
The trend of virtual reality gaming has been picking up speed ever since the Oculus Rift was demoed at E3 back in 2012. Although VR has been done in the past, it left gamers wanting a better experience. Though the Oculus Rift is not on the market yet, we've seen some pretty interesting demos of games like...
