Review: Hot Lap Racing (Switch) – A fun “Simcade” racer that still falls between the cracks

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) While the Switch is home to an abundance of arcade-style racing games, the more realistic games aren’t. This is likely because the Switch’s hardware is said to struggle to keep up with the Gran Turismos and Forza Motorsports of this world, so developers often ignore Nintendo’s system when making their … Read more

BioWare’s Mark Darrah thinks Veilguard is the first Dragon Age where “the combat is actually fun”

Former Dragon Age executive producer Mark Darrah left BioWare in 2020, commenting, “I know Dragon Age will not only survive without me, but thrive”. We’ll never fully know the truth of that claim, as Darrah has now rejoined BioWare to work as a consultant on the recently revealed Dragon Age: The Veilguard. He thinks it’s flourishing. Specifically, he thinks this has been the most fun fight in Dragon Age ever. Shhh, no one tells the Inquisition.

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The plea for more fun at work

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. How much fun do you generally enjoy at work? I found myself asking this question recently when I came across a British academic named William Donald. He is an associate professor at the University of … Read more