There’s a great moment in 2012’s Skyfall where Daniel Craig’s superspy, James Bond, is being (very sensually) interrogated by agent-turned-villain Silva (Javier Bardem). Asked what his hobby is, Bond sternly replies, “Resurrection.” It’s a dry, self-aware bit of dialogue that encapsulates the core strength of the Bond franchise that’s kept …
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Over the course of his more than 20-year career, Woodkid (real name Yoann Lemoine) has worked in just about every medium. The French singer-songwriter started his career in as a CGI artist in video games before becoming a prolific music video director, helming videos like Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream,” Taylor …
Read More »With the Release of the Switch 2, the Original Nintendo Switch Is Marked Down Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Attention first-time or returning gamers: If you’re looking to get your first Nintendo Switch, or thinking about making a return to gaming after years away from holding a …
Read More »With the Release of the Switch 2, the Original Nintendo Switch Is Marked Down Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Attention first-time or returning gamers: If you’re looking to get your first Nintendo Switch, or thinking about making a return to gaming after years away from holding a …
Read More »With the Release of the Switch 2, the Original Nintendo Switch Is Marked Down Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Attention first-time or returning gamers: If you’re looking to get your first Nintendo Switch, or thinking about making a return to gaming after years away from holding a …
Read More »With 'Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver,' Hip-Hop Gets a Love Letter in Video Game Form
The expansive universe of legendary rap group Wu-Tang Clan, who are currently on a historic final tour, is ripe for the type of rich mythology present in video games. Founded in 1992 in New York City and consisting of members RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, …
Read More »'Mario Kart World' Is a Chaotic Peak for Nintendo's Classic Racing Franchise
There’s something special about a game of Mario Kart. Even with 30-plus years of iteration, the basic conceit hasn’t changed much, and doesn’t need to. Whether it’s piled up on the bedroom floor in front of an old tube TV or, now, live chatting via an in-game Zoom, the joy …
Read More »'Switch 2' Is Nintendo (Mostly) All Grown Up
After an eight-year gaming journey encompassing the longest console cycle Nintendo’s ever had, it’s finally time to turn the page with the launch of Switch 2. The new hybrid console, which works both as a handheld and home system just like its predecessor, has a lot to live up to. …
Read More »Neil Druckmann Reveals 5 Video Games He Actually Plays and the Pet Shop Boys Song He Found for 'Intergalactic'
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Fans of The Last of Us were left with plenty to chew on after the Season Two finale, which featured a surprise cliffhanger and possible time jump. For …
Read More »The Making of 'Mario Kart World': 'We Have to Think About the Chaos'
It’s been eight years since the last time a Mario Kart game was released for a Nintendo console, but the wait is nearly over. And while 2017’s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe may have missed the exact launch of the original Nintendo Switch, fans worldwide can rev their engine’s right at …
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