Review Final Vendetta Review - Breaking Things for Fun The 2D-brawler renaissance continues with this beautiful, fun-to-play jaunt through London
Feature Polybius: The Deadliest Arcade Game Ever Imagined The game’s mystery has grown into a pop culture phenomenon
Opinion 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
Opinion 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
Feature Metal Gear Solid 2: The Original Next-Generation Video Game Looking back at Kojima’s enigmatic second “Solid” entry
Opinion Final Fantasy VI is the Most Important Final Fantasy Why this 1994 classic remains a fixture of the series
Feature Clones: The Past and Future of Unofficial Consoles The rise of retro gaming has transformed the once-shadowy clone console market into a legitimate global business
Opinion Breath of Fire IV is the Apex of Original PlayStation RPGs This underrated gem remains impressive, years later
Opinion The Original Video Game Sandbox Reflections on a time when play experiences were uninterrupted by ubiquitous, invasive connectivity
Feature Nintendo's Brutal Mario Game Shigeru Miyamoto and his team made a “kaizo” game long before fan hacks emerged
Feature Mario's Bizarre Side-Gig Does Nintendo’s iconic plumber mention his Wrecking Crew stint on his CV?
Opinion Discovering EarthBound 23 Years Late This SNES classic is still great for franchise newcomers