Sega Wants Super Monkey Ball to Become the Company’s Next Sonic the Hedgehog

For over two decades, the Super Monkey Ball franchise has been a mainstay in the gaming world, producing several highly-rated games throughout its tenure. Although it enjoys a dedicated fanbase in North America, it hasn’t achieved the same level of fame and success as Sega’s top three properties – Sonic the Hedgehog, Persona, and Yakuza/Like a Dragon – in Japan. However, it appears that the company has ambitious plans for the franchise’s future. In a recent interview with Famitsu (translated by Nintendo Everything), producer Nobuhiro Suzuki of Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble discussed potential avenues for series expansion and increasing its reach to new audiences.

Dungeons & Dragons Head Jess Lanzillo Talks About Future of Game, Potential Crossovers

A fresh leadership and new core rulebooks mark a rejuvenation for the enduringly popular tabletop game, Dungeons & Dragons. Last week at Gen Con, Wizards of the Coast honored Dungeons & Dragons’ 50th anniversary with various events, such as the launch of its new Player’s Handbook, a high-profile D&D Live event, and an extensive schedule of activities. Over the weekend, there was much commemoration of the game’s rich history and current status, but also hints about what lies ahead in the shape of Project Sigil – an under-construction VTT app intended to introduce a digital element to the game. During Gen Con, ComicBook spoke with Jess Lanzillo, Vice President of Franchise and Product for Dungeons & Dragons, regarding the potential future of the game, as well as whether they will maintain the traditional analog experience amidst the growing influence of digital gaming in Hasbro’s portfolio.

Post-LUNA chaos: Three Arrows seeks $1.3B from TerraForm Labs

Liquidators seek $1.3 billion from TerraForm Labs. The amount aims to compensate the hedge fund from 2022 losses after TerraUSD and Luna Collapse. Three Arrow liquidators seek $1.3b from TerraForm As a seasoned researcher who has witnessed the rise and fall of numerous digital assets, I can’t help but feel a sense of deja vu … Read more