While 2024’s Astro Bot may be what put this adorable little PlayStation mascot into the main stream, underneath Astro’s big eyes and sci-fi shell is over a decade of history. A history that sees him ...

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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 ...

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?

A few weeks ago, it was reported a new Astro Bot PS5 console bundle was in the works and would release next month. Details were sparse at the time, but a new report has revealed more information about ...