Astro Bot fans have all heard the story of the creation of the sponge power-up, but did you know developer Team Asobi also prototyped even wackier powers, like a coffee grinder and a roulette wheel?

Astro Bot’s titular character is cute enough on his own, but that didn’t stop Team ASOBI from filling this new adventure with plenty of costumes to unlock. Whether it’s random cute outfits or costumes ...

Arron started gaming with his dad's old SNES that was found buried in the basement. From there he moved on to obsessively playing Runescape until he got an Xbox 360 and discovered his love for RPGs ...

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Astro Bot is filled with whimsy and silliness that makes you want to pay ...

In addition to being a fun, colorful 3D platformer, Astro Bot is a celebration of all things PlayStation. Dedicated fans of the brand get plenty of treats throughout the game's runtime, with levels ...