Features
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The Strange Allure of the Pacific Northwest
Games like Oxenfree, Lake, Boreal Tenebrae, Jenny LeClue and Resort share a Pacific Northwest setting, informing their vibe and tone.
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The Battles and Celebration of FFXIV Player Peter ‘Fearless’ Nguyen
Peter 'Fearless' Nguyen left an impression on fellow FFXI and FFXIV players, who sent him off in style when he…
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Barney, Shrek, and Other Monsters: The World of Obscure Speedruns
When you hear the word "speedrunning," your mind probably goes to Mario or Metroid. But some players dig deeper than…
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Defining Dina from The Last of Us: Part II
We interview Shannon Woodward and several concept artists to define and explore Dina from The Last of Us Part II.
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Will ‘Lower Decks’ Break the Star Trek Animation Curse?
Star Trek: Lower Decks isn't the first animated Trek, but it's moving into bold new territory for the franchise.
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The Best Townscaper Community Creations Bridge Outside the Game
Townscaper towns and their builders have created a flourishing community of artists and storytellers who we wanted to learn more…
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Carrion is Bloody Fun, But Not a “Reverse Horror” Game
Carrion can be gross fun, but it fails to deliver on its promise of letting the player embody something terrifying.
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Optimize Your Fun with Destiny 2’s Friendliest Bounty Hunter
Bounties are a source of friction in Destiny 2, but while they're here, players like DeerTrivia are making the best…
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How PlayStation 5’s Instant Loading Could Change Video Game Storytelling
The PlayStation 5's instant loading isn't just about convenience — it could also enable new and exciting narrative possibilities in…
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Flash Games Are Leaving Soon, but Their Memory Will Never Fade
With the end of Flash Player imminent, we decided to take a look back at the Web Player's history and…
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