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Personal stories that celebrate gaming culture.

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The One Thing That Strategy Games Must Learn from 1994’s Warcraft

A classic RTS game like no other

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BioShock: The Failed Experiment

How a video game explored the natural consequences of Objectivism

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The Corrupt World of Jak II

How a trip down memory lane led to an examination of the dangers of absolute power in Haven City

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How The Last of Us Left Me in Tears

HBO's adaptation breathes life and love into two queer characters. But is it enough?

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Resident Evil 4 Remake Is Anxiety-Friendly Horror

A comforting sort of horror

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Diablo 4’s Beta Shows the Horror of Modern AAA Design

Diablo 4's Beta gives insight as to what AAA games have become...for better and worse

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Remembering Arctic Thunder

Snowmobiles have never been more enthralling

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Elden Ring Lore: The Beauty of Mystery

FromSoftware’s take on storytelling is one of the reasons I can't stop playing

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Learning Lessons from the Best Indie Games

Even the simplest games can carry poignant messages

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Finding Nostalgia in a 1992 Game I’ve Never Played

A recollection of the SNES’ most divisive Final Fantasy game

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When the 3DS and Wii U eShops Close, Everybody Loses

It shouldn't be this hard to preserve gaming's history

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The Day My Father Understood Games

Finding common ground with the non-gamers in our lives

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Omocat's Comforting Fantasies

Omori's complex tale expands the world of its source material

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Showtime with Majima: A Masterclass in Character Introduction

Ryu ga Gotoku Studios excels at crafting memorable character introductions

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How To Obtain a Handheld Retro Console in 11 Easy Steps (and 7 Hard Ones)

How research and patience can help you snag your own handheld retro console

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Back to Basics: Why I Find Joy Playing My Ageing PlayStation 2

Rediscovering the simple pleasures of disconnection

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Redefining the Remake

Remakes are helping to preserve - and enhance - celebrated franchises

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The Dungeons And Dragons Movie Cast's Stats Are Confusing

There's something weird about the stats for the movie's party and villains

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Gaming Journal: Should I Start a Series From the Beginning?

Where to begin is a question many gamers ask themselves

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Wanted: Dead Exists Beyond Time

Do you have time for Wanted: Dead? It has time for you.

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How to Get Your Friends and Family to Play Video Games With You

Handy tips to spread your love of gaming

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Easter Eggs: The (Fun) Microtransactions of Yesterday

How developers’ early experiments in the arcades forged a modern game economy

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Games to Play With Your Friends When You Don't Want to Think

Go-to games with low barriers to entry

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ADHD and Open World Video Games

An analysis on the difficulties posed by open world games for folks with ADHD

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What We Talk About When We Talk About Perfection

What is perfection in a game?