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Corey Hudson DirrigWhy is Nintendo's Development Culture so Different? 🎮 🤔 This week on Nintendo Pow Block Podcast, Edward Varnell, Stephanie Klimov, and I discuss Virtuos’ optimism for Switch 2, the controversy over missing VRR support in docked mode, and Shinya Takahashi’s reaffirmation of Nintendo’s supportive, developer-first culture amid industry-wide layoffs. <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/nintendoswitch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#nintendoswitch</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/nintendoswitch2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#nintendoswitch2</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/donkeykongbananza" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#donkeykongbananza</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/zelda" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#zelda</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/gamesindustry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamesindustry</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/wearebossrush" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#wearebossrush</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/bebetter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bebetter</a>

PixelCribWe’re doing our biggest giveaway ever! Every eligible order placed during this period will enter you into the draw to win a Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle! Jump onto our website for the details: <a href="https://www.pixelcrib.com.au" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.pixelcrib.com.au</a> Good luck everyone! And see you on the race track next month! 🐢 🍌 🚗 💨 <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/promotion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#promotion</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/giveaway" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#giveaway</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pixelcrib" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#pixelcrib</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nintendoswitch2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#nintendoswitch2</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NintendoSwitch2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NintendoSwitch2</a>

PixelCribWe’ve extended our pop-up store until the 26th of July… and we will be restocking the store with a bunch of amazing gaming goodies in the coming weeks! Visit us at 155 Clarendon St, Southbank VIC! Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm / Sat 11-4pm / Sun & Mon (closed) <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/popupshop" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#popupshop</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/videogamestore" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#videogamestore</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pixelcrib" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#pixelcrib</a>

PixelCribOur pop up store is up and running and filled with awesome gaming goodies. Pictured here is the official Pac-Man 40th Anniversary pin set by @NumskullDesigns...See this and more at the store: <a href="https://buff.ly/K79Gulz" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/K79Gulz</a> Address: 155 Clarendon Str, Southbank VIC Hours: Tue-Fri 10-5pm / Sat 1-4pm / Sun & Mon (Closed)<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pacman" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#pacman</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/popupstore" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#popupstore</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/retrogaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#retrogaming</a>

PixelCribCheck out our Metroid selection: <a href="https://buff.ly/XfkIlUg" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/XfkIlUg</a> Metroid started its life, and remains to this day, an absolutely iconic and endlessly influential game franchise. Players control Samus Aran as she attempts to protect the galaxy from Space Pirates and all sort of other evil forces, while harnessing the power of the Metroid creatures <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/metroid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#metroid</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a>

Hacker NewsGames That Weren't: Preserving Cancelled and Unreleased Video Game History<a href="https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HackerNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HackerNews</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VideoGameHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#VideoGameHistory</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Preserved" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Preserved</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CancelledGames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CancelledGames</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/UnreleasedGames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#UnreleasedGames</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GamingCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GamingCulture</a>

PixelCribWe're doing a free shipping promotion on all Australian orders from now until 11:59pm AEST on 30th June 2025! International orders will also have heavily discounted shipping rates!Happy Shopping: <a href="https://buff.ly/K79Gulz" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/K79Gulz</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/freeshipping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#freeshipping</a>

Level 99 Mindset🎮 A game that no one sees is a game that no one plays. If you're an indie dev or solo creator, start here:✔ Know who your audience is ✔ Engage with them often ✔ Share gameplay and development progress ✔ Use paid ads when readyYou don’t need a huge budget. Just a clear voice. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GameDev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GameDev</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndieDev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IndieDev</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SoloDev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SoloDev</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GamingMarketing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GamingMarketing</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenSourceGames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OpenSourceGames</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoGaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MastoGaming</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Level99Mindset" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Level99Mindset</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GamingCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GamingCulture</a>

N-gated Hacker News🚀 Breaking news: Apparently, if you play Mario Kart as a kid, you're doomed to become the next Vegas high roller. 🎰 But first, let’s tackle the real challenge—turning on <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/JavaScript" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#JavaScript</a> and <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/cookies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#cookies</a>. 🍪🙄 <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14459795.2025.2488867" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14459795.2025.2488867</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BreakingNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BreakingNews</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MarioKart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MarioKart</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VegasHighRoller" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#VegasHighRoller</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GamingCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GamingCulture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HackerNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HackerNews</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ngated" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ngated</a>

RetroworldnewsAlesso has put his signature spin on “Ascension,” the theme track for the Esports World Cup 2025, giving the anthem a massive EDM makeover. <a href="https://retroworldnews.com/alesso-drops-epic-remix-of-esports-world-cup-2025-anthem-ascension/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://retroworldnews.com/alesso-drops-epic-remix-of-esports-world-cup-2025-anthem-ascension/</a><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Alesso" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Alesso</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/EsportsWorldCup2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EsportsWorldCup2025</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AscensionRemix" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AscensionRemix</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/EpicRemix" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EpicRemix</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/GamingAnthem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GamingAnthem</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/MusicMeetsGaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MusicMeetsGaming</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/EsportsMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EsportsMusic</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/DanceMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DanceMusic</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/ElectronicMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ElectronicMusic</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/GameOn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GameOn</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/RemixRelease" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RemixRelease</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AlessoFans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AlessoFans</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/EsportsCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EsportsCommunity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/GamingCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GamingCulture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/SoundtrackToVictory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SoundtrackToVictory</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/MusicForGamers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MusicForGamers</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/EpicSound" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EpicSound</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/GameSoundtrack" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GameSoundtrack</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/EsportsAnthem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EsportsAnthem</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AlessoAscension" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AlessoAscension</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#music</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/musicvideo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#musicvideo</a>

PixelCribToday on the book list is a book featuring the story behind Jagged Alliance 2: <a href="https://buff.ly/7vlUOmN" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/7vlUOmN</a> Focusing on JA2′s development history and basing his book largely on new personal interviews with the game’s developers, game designer and web technology developer Darius Kazemi delves deep into the legacy of a game that still has much to teach gamers and game-makers 14 years after its release.<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/jaggedalliance2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#jaggedalliance2</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a>

PixelCribWe have the gorgeous Super Mario RPG Original Sound Box CD Box Set newly arrive: <a href="https://buff.ly/vIKR7aV" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/vIKR7aV</a> This release includes four CDs featuring the background music from both the 1996 Super Nintendo Entertainment System version and the 2023 Nintendo Switch version. Visit us at 155 Clarendon Street, Southbank VIC. Hours: Mon to Fri 10am-5pm / Sat 11-4pm / Sun & Mon (Closed)<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/videogamestore" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#videogamestore</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/supermariorpg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#supermariorpg</a>

Les e-novateurs🎮 Un jeu qui échoue à convaincre les gamers : est-ce forcément parce qu'il est woke ? C'est en tout cas l'avis du Gamergate, ce mouvement qui dénonce la politisation des jeux vidéo.Une tenue qui montre un peu moins les seins d'un personnage, une référence LGBT, un héros noir suffisent désormais pour être mis au ban.<a href="https://les-enovateurs.com/jeux-video-sous-vernis-anti-woke-industrie-bout-souffle?mtm_kwd=mtdn" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://les-enovateurs.com/jeux-video-sous-vernis-anti-woke-industrie-bout-souffle?mtm_kwd=mtdn</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamergate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamergate</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gowokegobroke" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gowokegobroke</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/antiwoke" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#antiwoke</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/videogameindustry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#videogameindustry</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingnews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingnews</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamecritique" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamecritique</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/journalismegaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#journalismegaming</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/culturedujeu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#culturedujeu</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/jeuxvideoengages" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#jeuxvideoengages</a>

PixelCribBrand new arrival, the very lovely Video Game Maps: SNES - Volume 2 by Retro Game Books: <a href="https://buff.ly/JJttzE8" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/JJttzE8</a> Experience the beauty and wonder of some of the most iconic Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Famicom maps <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SNES" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SNES</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/16bit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#16bit</a>

The Internet is CrackWhen gaming feels like pulling a slot machine. Dr. Mark Griffiths joins us to break down loot boxes, digital addiction, and the slippery slope from gamer to gambler. 🎧 Listen here: <a href="https://youtu.be/hJ62AERmZjM" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/hJ62AERmZjM</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TheInternetIsCrack" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TheInternetIsCrack</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LootBoxGambling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LootBoxGambling</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalAddiction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DigitalAddiction</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GamingCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GamingCulture</a>

PixelCribThe Sega Arcade Pop-Up History book is back in stock: <a href="https://buff.ly/Z0pAcaX" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/Z0pAcaX</a> This book presents <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SEGA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SEGA</a>'s iconic arcade cabinets (Hang-On, Space Harrier, Out Run, After Burner etc) as dazzling pop-up paper sculptures. A pop-up book for arcade gamers! <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/arcade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#arcade</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/retrogaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#retrogaming</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a>

PixelCribWe're pretty chuffed that we've got a nearly complete range of @BossFightBooks... from their first release <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Earthbound" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Earthbound</a>, up to their latest <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OuterWilds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OuterWilds</a>!See the selection here: <a href="https://www.pixelcrib.com.au/collections/vendors?q=Boss%20Fight%20Books" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.pixelcrib.com.au/collections/vendors?q=Boss%20Fight%20Books</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bookstagram" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookstagram</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a>

PixelCribBrand new arrival, the very lovely Video Game Maps: SNES - Volume 2: <a href="https://buff.ly/JJttzE8" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/JJttzE8</a> Experience the beauty and wonder of some of the most iconic Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Famicom maps <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SNES" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SNES</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/16bit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#16bit</a>

PixelCribLove the Dead Cells Shadowbox Art: <a href="https://buff.ly/eVyP9P8" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/eVyP9P8</a> This is on display now in our store... we will be reopening this Tuesday at 10am!Location: 155 Clarendon Street, Southbank Mon-Fri 10-5pm, Sat 11-4pm<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gamingculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gamingculture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/videogameart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#videogameart</a>

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