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Toronto, London, Hyrule. www.olddannew.com www.thumbsticks.com

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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Jennifer Hale once told me Canadians need to champion ourselves more. I wholeheartedly agree. Over the past few months, I reached out to dozens of Canadian devs to learn their favourite Canadian games. Their varied responses offer a wonderful spotlight on some of the incredible talent we have here.🍁
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These are must-play Canadian games, according to Canadian devs
As Canadians, we don't champion ourselves enough, so we asked dozens of game developers to do just that.
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Nintendo Patents Watch @ninpatentswatch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
How does Switch 2 Joy-Con reliably switch between the mouse and stick controls? US 20260273389 and 20260273410 provide the details: [In mouse mode] a. If the mouse sensor hole is open uninterruptedly for 0.5 sec, switch to stick mode 1/
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
As The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time gets spruced up for Switch 2, we revisit 10 successful video game remakes/remasters/retools/revivals/restorations/rebuilds/resomethingorothers.
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Remake/Remodel: 10 video games that reinvented the classics - Thumbsticks
As The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time gets rebuilt for Nintendo Switch 2, we revisit 10 video game remakes that got the job right.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I very much enjoyed Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Can a Game Take Care of Us? by @n-w-f.bsky.social. It’s a superb exploration of the game, its structure, and its ability to connect—and sometimes manipulate—players. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Can a Game Take Care of Us? by Noah Wardrip-Fruin
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The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast @backpagepod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
New episode! It's been a while since we talked about games media stuff on the pod – so in this one we grilled @mikediver.bsky.social about working at Vice about a decade ago, and the differences between covering games and music. Listen wherever you get podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/4vsz...
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Episode 295: When Mainstream Media Started Caring About Games (with Mike Diver)
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Such a great conversation with @jaybaylis.bsky.social on this week’s @backpagepod.bsky.social. I was educated, informed AND entertained. 🏆
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Take the wheel! No, no like that!!! #assassinscreedblackflag
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
A fantastic episode of @intothecast.bsky.social this week. A true delight!
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The final first-party game for #NintendoSwitch proves that if you want to send a system off in style, rhythm is the answer. www.thumbsticks.com/rhythm-heave...
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Rhythm Heaven Groove review - Thumbsticks
Rhythm Heaven Groove, the final first-party game for Nintendo Switch, proves that if you want to send a system off in style, rhythm is the answer.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
I don’t think anyone has actually been waiting for a Black Flag remake since the day the original version was released!
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
What an absolute delight to listen to. Great episode.
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
The PlayStation Portal may be a luxury, but its excellent ergonomics, haptics, and Remote Play performance make it the perfect PS5 companion.
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PlayStation Portal Review (2026) - Thumbsticks
The PlayStation Portal may be a luxury, but its excellent ergonomics, haptics, and Remote Play performance make it the perfect PS5 companion.
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
IO Interactive's First Light delivers an ambitious origin story for James Bond with sharp sandbox missions, blockbuster set pieces, and a 007 still finding his feet.
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007 First Light review - Thumbsticks
IO Interactive's First Light delivers an ambitious origin story for James Bond with sharp sandbox missions, blockbuster set pieces, and a 007 still finding his feet.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I’m a serial replayer. I love getting to know my favourite games inside out and back to front.
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Nintendo Patents Watch @ninpatentswatch.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
This is the producer of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. It explains a lot.
Screenshot of Hisashi Nogami dressed up as Harvey in Animal Crossing Direct 2016-11-02, standing next to a live action K.K. SliderScreenshot of Hisashi Nogami in Nintendo Direct 2018-03-08, making an “8” shape to promo Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
VERY excited to share this big project. Many games are made in Canada, but few are *set* here.
 So, I spoke to 20+ devs who have been making all kinds of games that take place in Canada.
 From showcasing stunning landscapes to telling diverse stories, these games paint a vivid portrait of Canada. 🍁
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Canada rarely gets to play itself -- these games are changing that
From showcasing stunning geography to telling diverse stories, here's how developers are representing Canada in their games.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
I’m thinking of playing MIO: Memories in Orbit. Would you recommend it? (If it helps, my tastes include Marmite, Brutalist architecture and Fedora hats of various colours.) Cheers x
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Time for a psychogeographic stroll.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Such beautiful chaos.
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Star Fox returns in a remake for #NintendoSwitch 2, but what does the future hold for the franchise? www.thumbsticks.com/star-fox-for...
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Star Fox for Switch 2 could set the series on a new course - Thumbsticks
Star Fox returns in a new remake for Nintendo Switch 2, but what does the future hold for the storied franchise?
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Blown away by Minishoot’ Adventures. A beautifully balanced, thrilling adventure from start to finish. Marvellous work from Soul Game Studio.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Today’s mood. (And Dragon Quest VII finally completed. What a treat that was.)
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Oh wow. This version of the Main Menu theme from the upcoming #Starfox remake is sublime. music.nintendo.com/shared/en-US...
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Listen to music from [Special Release] Star Fox - Nintendo Music
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Nintendo’s oddball life sim returns with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. We visit Thumbsticks Island to check in on its residents, spill the tea, and ask why everyone keeps demanding hats and home makeovers. (It's a review!) #nintendo #videogames www.thumbsticks.com/tomodachi-li...
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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream review - Thumbsticks
After more than a decade away, Nintendo’s oddball life sim returns with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Thanks, Brian. #pikmin
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Rush hour on Toshara. #starwarsoutlaws
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
I want to play more Resident Evil 9, but Pokopia. I want to play more Pragmata, but Pokopia. I need to stop playing Pokopia, but Pokopia.
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
What a blast this game is. Inventive combat, memorable characters, and a gloriously strange setting make Pragmata a bold new IP for Capcom.
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Pragmata review - Thumbsticks
With inventive combat, a memorable characters, and a gloriously strange setting, Pragmata gives Capcom a bold and brilliant new IP.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
I can see why these two might want to check in at Reliant Medical. #starfield
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Our final write-up from #GDC explores how Indiana Jones and the Great Circle approaches cultural accuracy, and why it matters. 🤠 #IndianaJones #GDC #GameDev
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Indiana Jones and the Making of a Culturally Accurate Video Game - Thumbsticks
At GDC, Kate Edwards revealed how meticulous research and cultural rigour helped shape Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
This was a great #GDC talk on logos, branding, and design systems, and how they’re used in the Horizon franchise. #PlayStation #gamedev
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How PlayStation built a brand system for the Horizon franchise - Thumbsticks
At GDC Festival of Gaming, PlayStation Studios Creative revealed how it built a flexible brand system for Horizon.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
This game is an unexpected obsession.
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
At #GDC 26, Julián Cordero spoke about the inspiration behind #Despelote and how the sounds of home became integral to its identity. #GameDev www.thumbsticks.com/the-sounds-a...
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The sounds and memories that made Despelote - Thumbsticks
At GDC 2026, Despelote creator Julián Cordero explored the game’s inspiration and how the sounds of home shaped its identity.
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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
New collection announcement: We're live at GDC... 1989! We've digitized 21 hours of talks from the third ever Computer Game Developers' Conference, now available for free in our digital library 🔊 gamehistory.org/cgdc-1989-ta...
A cassette tape from CGDC 1989 labeled "The Golden Days of Computer Games."
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
At GDC 2026, Obsidian's Robert Donovan revealed the framework behind combat in The Outer Worlds 2. Super interesting stuff. #GDC #TheOuterWorlds2 #GameDev www.thumbsticks.com/how-obsidian...
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How Obsidian fixed combat in The Outer Worlds 2 - Thumbsticks
At GDC 2026, Obsidian's Rob Donovan revealed the framework behind combat in The Outer Worlds 2.
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
GDC Festival of Gaming introduces a new format for the industry’s biggest conference. But does the rebrand solve its biggest challenges? Here's our report from #GDC26. #gamedev #gaming #GDC
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GDC Festival of Gaming: a reset for the industry’s biggest conference - Thumbsticks
GDC Festival of Gaming introduces a new format for the industry’s biggest conference. But does the rebrand solve its biggest challenges?
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Chris Plante @plante.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Pokopia's meta-story is about a generation of adults who disappeared from Pokémon fandom, and now must return to their dusty memories, clean them off, and use them to rebuild their affection for dozens of little critters they'd long ago forgotten. It's a literal re-entry point for the series.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
I’m not surprised to see Pokemon Pokopia giving Nintendo’s stock price a bump. The game really is quite something. Looks like we all underestimated its appeal.
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The legendary Don Daglow reflects on his career and the lessons learned along the way. Our report from #GDC2026. #gamedev #gdc
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Don Daglow on art, business, and surviving the industry - Thumbsticks
At GDC 2026, veteran game designer Don Daglow reflected on his career and the lessons he learned along the way.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Thoroughly enjoyed Don Daglow’s talk at #GDC. The best advice comes through experience. ❤️
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Yup
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
I wish Quadruple Strategy was a thing.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
I truly love the soundtrack to Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Complementary to BOTW and TOTK but very much its own spectacular thing.
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Thumbsticks @thumbsticks.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Thoughts from @olddannew.bsky.social on how the Sega Master System shaped a love of video games, and the friendship that came with it. #Sega #VideoGames #RetroGames
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How the Sega Master System changed the way I play - Thumbsticks
The passing of hardware designer Hideki Sato has made me reflect on how the Sega Master System shaped the way I enjoy video games.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
What an amazing pic. Sad to be missing these shows.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
I think this looks delightful.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The opening 13 minutes of today’s The Game Business is a masterclass in podcasting, and a brilliantly presented recap of the industry’s recent performance. Bravo, @dringo.bsky.social. (I should add that the rest is great too!)
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
This is a lovely piece about Dragon Quest VII by @thevgstoryteller.bsky.social. Well worth reading, and subscribing! ❤️
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Bringing People Together in Dragon Quest VII
Yuji Horii's bloated vignette JRPG masterpiece.
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
I can’t wait to dive into this. Super Nintendo by @mackeza.bsky.social (the cover is super, too!)
Super Nintendo book by Keza MacDonald
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Daniel New @olddannew.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Double Dragon on the ZX Spectrum was not great, but it was an oddly important game for me. (I may have overdone the title a bit.) #retrogames #doubledragon #videogames
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The massive influence of Double Dragon (on ZX Spectrum) - Thumbsticks
Arcade-to-home conversions in the 1980s often left a lot to be desired. Especially on the ZX Spectrum. And especially if it was Double Dragon.
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