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DEATHRUN TV: Putting the Glitz Back in the Twin-Stick
Bullet-hell gameplay with a dystopian-future TV show aesthetic is back!
Kaycee's Mod 101: The Basics
The essential guide to Inscryption's essential mod
Indie Excavation: Mystique of the Sands
Featuring Lulu's Temple, The Amber Throne, Glyph
Monochrome Fantasia: Life in the Age of the Game Boy
The third best-selling video game system of all time never got the respect it deserved
Melody of the Machine: The Music of Video Games
The history of background music — and the people responsible for it — is richer than you might think
Replay Value and the Joy of Rediscovery
Playing an old game can be a new experience — one that teaches you a little about your own life
Legends of the Middle Kingdom
In China, video games give life to history and literature — but can these same titles succeed in the West?
On Borrowed Games and Save File Ethics
There was an age when you could rent a stranger’s time; here’s how I handled those borrowed moments
A Fistful of Coins: The Psychology of Game Pricing
We all have a keen idea of what a video game is worth, but what drives our concept of value?
Intro to Europa Universalis IV: The First Turn
An accessible guide for newcomers on how to conquer Europa Universalis IV