Long Reads
Video Game Characters Keep Popping Up In Porn Ads, And Publishers Might Not Be Able To Stop It
We spoke with a lawyer, and more, about the shady world of porn ads and copyright law.
Inside The Fallout 76 Church That Worships Mr. Pebbles, The First Cat To Go To Space
We talk to the leaders and members of lore-centered Fallout 76 role-playing communities.
How One Modder Builds Handheld Custom Consoles Through the Magic of Community and Self-Teaching
For modder Chris Downing, making his own handheld consoles is even more fun than playing them.
The Fire Emblem: Three Houses Student Ranking Thunderdome: 34 Students Enter, Only Shamir Leaves
We have no favorites among Three Houses' characters, except for the ones that are our favorites.
What To Read, Play, and Watch Before Playing Telling Lies
Back at GDC 2019, Sam Barlow filled us in on the syllabus for Telling Lies.
Remembering the Early Days of BioWare with Co-Founder Trent Oster
Beamdog and BioWare co-founder Trent Oster talks about the early days of the studio, before Electronic Arts.
Sony's Insomniac Acquisition is Its First Major Salvo in the PS5 Generation
Exclusives matter more than ever... or do they?
No Man's Sky Beyond Is Finally Feeling Like the Game I Wanted Three Years Ago
The new Beyond update continues to make No Man's Sky the game it was supposed to be.
The Beauty of Chrono Cross in HD Reminds Us We're Overdue for a Remaster
A remaster needs to give us the option to drop-kick Poshul into the sea, though.
How Chanbanhi is Turning Video Game Memes Into an Artform
We catch up the editor behind those viral Animal Crossing edits you've probably been seeing around lately.
Starting Screen | Sony's Insomniac Acquisition is Its First Major Salvo in the PS5 Generation
Exclusives matter more than ever... or do they?
Starting Screen | Can Sports Games be Fixed?
No one seems happy with otherwise popular games like Madden and FIFA. What's going wrong?
Starting Screen | The ESA Leak Puts the Future of E3 In Question
Things are about to get pretty rough for the industry's number-one trade show.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood's Frustrating Finale Begs the Question: What Makes a Good Final Boss Fight?
Let's talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of final bosses in games.
It's Time for Nintendo Switch Games to Have a Better Handheld Experience
It's no longer a good idea to relegate the Switch's portable mode to second class.
A Reminder for Fans Raging About Pokemon Sword and Shield: Every New Entry is Somebody's First
In this exciting issue: I recall dismissing Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire as "lazy" back in 2002.
It's Becoming Impossible To Keep Up With More Than A Couple "Forever" Games
Apex Legends, Final Fantasy 14, World of Warcraft, and more are seeing huge updates. Will we ever rest?
Super Mario Maker 2 Wants To Make You A Better Level Designer
Super Mario Maker 2 teaches you to respect your players, not frustrate them.
The Fire Emblem: Three Houses Student Ranking Thunderdome: 34 Students Enter, Only Shamir Leaves
We have no favorites among Three Houses' characters, except for the ones that are our favorites.
Starting Screen | Sony's Insomniac Acquisition is Its First Major Salvo in the PS5 Generation
Exclusives matter more than ever... or do they?
No Man's Sky Beyond Is Finally Feeling Like the Game I Wanted Three Years Ago
The new Beyond update continues to make No Man's Sky the game it was supposed to be.
The Beauty of Chrono Cross in HD Reminds Us We're Overdue for a Remaster
A remaster needs to give us the option to drop-kick Poshul into the sea, though.
The Sega Genesis Mini's Misfit Collection of Games is Authentic Nostalgia
Taking a gander at Sega's first proper mini console.
Apex Legends' Solo Mode Encourages a Very Different Style of Play
If you ping in Apex Legends' new Solo mode, does it make a sound?
Metal Wolf Chaos XD's Exaggerated Japanese Take On American Patriotism, as Observed by a Canadian
I may only watch and observe this strange planet. I mayn't interfere with its workings.
What To Read, Play, and Watch Before Playing Telling Lies
Back at GDC 2019, Sam Barlow filled us in on the syllabus for Telling Lies.
Remembering the Early Days of BioWare with Co-Founder Trent Oster
Beamdog and BioWare co-founder Trent Oster talks about the early days of the studio, before Electronic Arts.
How Chanbanhi is Turning Video Game Memes Into an Artform
We catch up the editor behind those viral Animal Crossing edits you've probably been seeing around lately.
No Man's Sky Beyond Might Reset the Universe Again, But Its Most Dedicated Players Are Ready
It's the end of the world as they know it, and they feel fine.
Zachtronics' New Visual Novel Eliza Reckons With an Industry and Generation in Burnout Crisis
We talk to developer Matthew Seiji Burns about his prescient upcoming visual novel, a surprising departure for a studio known for puzzle games.
Man vs. Mario Maker 2: Hardcore Jumps, Airship Explosions, and Spiny Rescues
We're back with another round-up of some of the most interesting courses in Super Mario Maker 2!
Meet the YouTubers Using Math to Unlock the Depths of Monster Hunter: World
An inside look at Monster Hunter Math, a mathematical video series from masterminds JinJinx and Tuna.
The Secrets of PangaeaPanga, One of Super Mario Maker 2's Most Fiendish Course Creators
The creator of some of Super Mario Maker's hardest level is back with Super Mario Maker 2.
7 Games to Play After Watching Neon Genesis Evangelion on Netflix
Grab a glass of Tang and play these classic games after watching Evangelion on Netflix.
The E3 2019 Awards: The Best Games We Saw at This Year's Show
Here are all the best games we saw at E3 2019, including our Game of the Show!
Best Switch Games - The 25 Best Nintendo Switch Games You Can Play in 2019
Our rotating list of the best Switch games, now bigger than before!
The 25 Best Steam Games: Now Updated for 2019
A rotating list of the best games on Steam may seem impossible on the surface, but against all odds, we've done it!
The 25 Best PS4 Games: Now Updated for 2019
Our rotating list of the best PS4 games, now updated again for May 2019!
Our always rotating list of the best games on Microsoft's console, and its premium partner the Xbox One X.
The 25 Greatest Game Boy Games
The Game Boy is 30 years old, and we look at the system's 25 most important and most entertaining releases.
Overland Feels Right at Home on Switch, and Nine Other Indie Games We Loved at GDC 2019
Another GDC, another year of great indies.
On 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, The Surprisingly Excellent Third-Person Shooter That History Forgot
For 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand's 10th anniversary this year, we give it a long overdue reappraisal.
Final Fantasy 8 Was Always Good
Reexamining one of the most divisive games in the series on its 20th anniversary.
How Crash Team Racing Challenged Mario Kart and Made Naughty Dog What It Is Today
We look back on the kart racing hit with Naughty Dog's co-founders and Crash Team Racing's lead artist.
From Super Fan to Producer: An Insider's Perspective on Silent Hill
GUEST POST | A Silent Hill producer reflects on what drew him to the perennially haunted series, and what it was like to work on it during its troubled years.
Kingdom Hearts 3 Primer: Making Sense of Kingdom Hearts' Notoriously Complex Story
We try to condense everything you need to know about Kingdom Hearts, so you don't have to read five million Wikis.
Roguelikes: How a Niche PC RPG Genre Went Mainstream
HISTORY OF RPGS | Mystery Dungeon tackled the daunting task of making roguelikes friendly.
The Fall and Rise of the Xbox One
The Xbox One is the best pure console on the market right now, but it's been a hard road getting to this point.
Ultimate Success: The Rise of Super Smash Bros.
Few games inspire as much passion as Super Smash Bros. But why?
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