Six consoles that launched with fewer games than the Switch

The Nintendo Switch’s launch line-up has come under scrutiny. Not only does it show a lack of faith from publishers, but it’s also far from ideal for consumers – a tiny assortment of games on store shelves sends out a negative image to those thinking of buying a Switch on a whim. While the line-up …

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The unfortunate tale of 3DO DOOM

Releasing DOOM on the 3DO was something of a no-brainer. Even with Quake on its way, id’s original mega-hit was still generating a buzz in 1995 due to the then-upcoming SNES and PSone versions. For one person, the decision to release DOOM on 3DO was seen as a license to print money. That person was …

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A crystal clear look at Crystal Dynamics

Crystal Dynamics are a developer who have been around a lot longer than most people realise, having first cut their teeth on the ill-fated 3DO back in 1992. They were, in fact, responsible for the 3DO’s original pack in-game – Crash ‘n’ Burn. If that name rings a bell it might be because Eidos sneakily …

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