Richard Swanson
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About Richard Swanson
Richard is a writer and game designer living in New York City.
Industry Focus
He's interested in examining the rapidly changing practices, expectations, and capabilities of the gaming industry from technological, ethical, and experiential perspectives.
Favorite Games
The more immersive and thoughtful the game world, the better. RDR2, TLOU (1+2), and Journey are some of the most transportative gaming experiences he's had.
Favorite Console
Sega Genesis and PS1 will always hold special places in his heart.
Latest
STALKER 2 Releases Update 1.0.3
STALKER 2 releases a new major update with patch 1.0.3 to address crashes, memory leaks, control defaults, mission bugs, and more.
Sony Working on Headphones that Can Connect to Two Devices at Once
Sony files multiple patents for headphones that can connect to two different wireless transmitters at the same time and mix the signals.
Palestinian Dev Crowd-Funding New Game
A Palestinian developer living in the occupied West Bank of Palestine launches a crowdfunding campaign for a new video game.
Star Citizen Developer Hit With More Layoffs
Star Citizen Developer Cloud Imperium Games reportedly lays off additional staff following the kickoff of its Citizencon event.
Diablo 4 Update 2.1 PTR Patch Notes Revealed
Blizzard Entertainment reveals 2.1 public test realm patch notes for Diablo 4 to garner player feedback in advance of the season 7 release.
Former Mass Effect Developer Places New Game 'On Hold' Indefinitely
Worlds Untold studio founded by Mass Effect alumni Mac Walters indefinitely pauses development after parting with publisher NetEase.
2K Launcher Shutdown Explained
2K Games pulls its launcher software from all PC games in a major shift in how it provides players access to its roster of PC titles.
Microsoft Edge Reveals New Game Assist Feature
Microsoft announces Microsoft Edge Game Assist, a new game-aware version of its default web browser with features geared toward PC gamers.
Pokemon GO Data Used to Train Geospatial AI Model [UPDATED]
Pokemon Go developer Niantic reveals its long-term use of player data in the creation of a new large geospatial AI model.
Star Citizen 4.0 Includes a Full Wipe
The latest alpha update for the long-awaited game Star Citizen is confirmed to include a full wipe of accumulated player stats.
US Senator Accuses Valve Of Allowing Hate Groups To Spread on Steam
A United States Senator submits an open letter to Steam parent company Valve over the proliferation of hate-based content on the platform.
Ubisoft Sued by The Crew Players Over Server Shutdown
Fans of Ubisoft's online-only racing game The Crew are suing developer and publisher Ubisoft for shuttering the game's servers.
Exoborne Developer Hit With Layoffs
The developer responsible for the upcoming tactical shooter Exoborne reportedly releases the majority of staff from its London studio.
TGI Fridays Files for Bankruptcy
Long-standing restaurant chain TGI Fridays files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to keep its locations open and maintain long-term viability.
US Copyright Office Denies Petition for Remote Access to Out-Of-Print Games
In its triennial review, the US Copyright Office denies a petition to allow remote access to out-of-print games for research purposes.
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Crossing Over With One of 2024's Highest-Rated Games
Cyberpunk 2077 teams up with one of 2024's most critically and commercially successful games for a brand-new crossover event.