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entertainment-gaming2 years ago

"Call of Duty's Gay Romance Enters Fanfic Site's Top Ten Favorites"

The gay pairing of Call of Duty characters Simon "Ghost" Riley and John "Soap" MacTavish has surged in popularity on the fanfiction site Archive Of Our Own (AO3), ranking as the sixth-most popular ship overall and second-most popular in gaming. This follows a trend of "bimbofying" Ghost on TikTok and increased fan engagement, including influencer Brittany Broski's public fascination with the character. The pairing's rise in fanworks reflects a broader intersection of gaming, fan culture, and LGBTQIA+ representation.

via Kotaku|
##ao3#callofduty
entertainment-gaming2 years ago

"Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto Unfazed by Retirement, Focuses on Future at Nintendo"

Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary game designer behind iconic Nintendo franchises such as Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, has expressed no intention of retiring despite being 71 years old. In an interview with The Guardian, he spoke about his lack of plans for retirement and his focus on ensuring a smooth transition for the future by considering who to pass his responsibilities to. Miyamoto, who has shifted from hands-on game development to projects like The Super Mario Bros Movie and Super Nintendo World, believes that Nintendo's essence will remain unchanged due to the shared vision within the company, even after his eventual departure.

via Video Games Chronicle|
##entertainment-gaming#gamedevelopment
entertainment-gaming2 years ago

"Anticipation Builds for Possible 2024 Steins;Gate Sequel Release"

MAGES director Makoto Asada hinted at a new Steins;Gate game announcement for 2024, coinciding with the franchise's 15th anniversary. Asada's comments suggest a sequel is in the works, with a significant event planned for October 2024 to celebrate the anniversary. The nature of the new entry remains undisclosed, but it is part of several projects planned for the milestone year. Fans of the Science Adventure series have much to anticipate, with updates expected throughout 2024.

via Noisy Pixel|
##entertainment-gaming#gamingannouncement