Sony has delayed its multiplayer vehicular brawler Destruction AllStars to February 2021, meaning the PlayStation 5’s launch lineup just got a little bit lighter. Destruction AllStars had initially been slated to launch alongside the PS5 in November, but will now arrive next year as a free PlayStation Plus title. According to Sony, the decision is…
Video: A better way of depicting war in games
Video games have long made use of turning war into gameplay, whether it’s the Carthaginian campaigns of Age of Empires or the dry desert battlegrounds of Call of Duty. But in the quest for fun experiences, game developers often have to shy away from the realities of war, and play into the fantasy. How could…
Ubisoft and Netflix partner for live action Assassin’s Creed series
Ubisoft and Netflix are partnering up to create a new live action series based on the Assassin’s Creed franchise. According to a press release, the two companies have signed an agreement to create “dynamic stories with global mass appeal for adaptations of live action, animated, and anime series. It also notes that the Assassin’s Creed…
Uplay+ subscription rebrands as Ubisoft+ and adds multi-platform support
Ubisoft is rebranding its Uplay+ subscription service as Ubisoft+ and adding multi-platform support. The move comes shortly after Ubisoft announced both Uplay and its Ubisoft Club reward program would be melted down and reforged as Ubisoft Connect. The revamped Ubisoft+ service will continue to offer access to a catalog over over 100 PC titles for $14.99 per…
Starbreeze CEO Mikael Nermark resigns with immediate effect
Mikael Nermark has resigned as CEO of Payday 2 developer Starbreeze with immediate effect due to personal reasons. The Starbreeze board of directors has named Tobias Sjogren as acting CEO following Nermark’s departure, but has already begun searching for a permanent successor. Sjogren has plenty of industry pedigree, having previously served as studio manager at DICE…
4 Ways To Shuffle Playing Cards with Videos
We have all shared that insecure feeling that comes when the dealer position rotates to you during a card game amongst friends. The people in the circle haphazardly push their cards your way and turn to each other to discuss their various levels of luck in the preceding round. While most of the cards are…
Playing Card Manufacturer: Taiwan Playing Card Company (TWPCC)
In the world of playing cards, there are some big names and recognizable entities like United States Playing Cards and their Bicycle brand of playing cards. Other leading figures in the industry include successful publishing companies like European-based Cartamundi. There are also several smaller Taiwan-based manufacturers that have been making an impact, such as Legends…
Fun 2 Player Card Games
Trying to find something fun for just two people can be a bit daunting. If you are well acquainted with your partner then you might find yourself at ease, but breaking the ice with a new potential friend can be a whole different story. Many activities that can occupy two people, like watching a movie,…
An Introduction to Playing Cards and Collecting by Veteran Collectors Tom and Judy Dawson
Who are Tom and Judy Dawson? Once in a while, while traversing the wilds of the internet, you unexpectedly come across an outstanding resource. That’s exactly what happened to me when I came across a fantastic video featuring playing card collectors Tom and Judy Dawson, where they talk about playing cards as part of a…
Designer Spotlight: Karin Yan
In previous articles we’ve taken a look at some well-known brands and well-known playing card manufacturers. We’ve also focused on a few well-known playing card designers and creators like Alex Chin (Seasons Playing Cards) and Randy Butterfield (Midnight Playing Cards). In this article I want to introduce you to a lesser known designer, although perhaps…