Play NYC 2021 Graffiti Games Bring Us Back Together
There were some nice surprises in the Play NYC 2021 Graffiti Games, a special group of custom games created for the Play NYC gaming convention every year.
August 20, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
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Staff Poll: What Boyfriend Dungeon Weapon Would You Be?
We turn the lens on our TechRaptor staff to see what weapons our writers would be if they stepped into the world of Boyfriend Dungeon.
August 19, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Game Grooves: Dissociating to the Silent Hill Vinyl
In Game grooves, we analyze a physical music release to tell you what makes them special. Here, we talk about the Silent Hill vinyl.
August 18, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Psychonauts Helped Fulfill My Childhood Dreams
The original Psychonauts helped me fulfill my childhood dream of enjoying summer camp after many failed real-world attempts.
August 17, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
The State of Destiny 2: Season of the Splicer
Destiny 2 has wrapped up Season of the Splicer with one final story mission. Now we look back over the season: the good, the bad, and the future.
August 13, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Play NYC 2021 Recap – Reviving the Indie Spirit
After a yearlong absence, gaming convention Play NYC 2021 returned to the Metropolitan Pavilion — albeit with some changes to keep everyone safe.
August 10, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Why Do People Hunt for Shiny Pokemon?
Have you ever wondered why some players spend hundreds of hours hunting Shiny Pokemon? We've interviewed three experienced hunters on why they hunt Shinies.
August 6, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Play NYC Aims to Bring Back the Fun of Gaming Conventions
We spoke with Playcrafting CEO Dan Butchko about how Play NYC 2021 is returning as an in-person gaming event with a number of new safety measures in place.
August 5, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
The Forgotten City Redefines the Video Game Moral Compass
The Forgotten City may seem like an interesting mystery game on its surface, but it's the surprisingly deep philosophical questions that keep us thinking.
August 4, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
The Sims 4 Has Made Big Strides in Community Involvement, and We Love to See It
The Sims 4 is the longest-running installment in the franchise, but it's not going anywhere, especially with the new standard of community involvement.
August 3, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
How Pokemon Unite Compares to Other MOBAs
Pokemon Unite is the newest MOBA on the market based on one of the most popular IP to ever exist. How does it compare to the other MOBAs?
July 24, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
7 Characters We Want in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
Everyone might have their picks, but here are the 7 Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl characters we want to see in the final game.
July 21, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Exploring Transgender Identity Through Video Games
Video games can help trans people discover their true selves in a variety of ways, including through character creators and stories.
July 17, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
7 of the Rarest, Most Expensive Video Games
There are a lot of expensive video games out there, but which ones are also the rarest and most obscure? Here is a list celebrating seven such games.
July 14, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
The Story Behind the People Trying to Save Titanfall
We interviewed the people behind the "Save Titanfall" project, a group that aims to raise awareness about DDOS attacks and hackers in the Titanfall games.
July 14, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Death and the Moogle: Dying in Final Fantasy X
Death is common in most games and it takes a front seat in the Final Fantasy series. However, Final Fantasy X took it a different direction and made it more complex. With the anniversary this year, we thought we would examine the mechanics of death in Spira.
July 12, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Acrylicos Vallejo Infinity Paint Sets Showcase
We take a look at the official paint sets for the Infinity tabletop wargame in our Acrylicos Vallejo Infinity Paint Sets showcase.
July 10, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Claire Couldn't Have Been Sidelined Harder In Resident Evil Infinite Darkness If They Tried
Resident Evil Infinite Darkness released on Netflix, and while being a show with Leon and Claire headlining, Claire gets none of the action.
July 9, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Change is Hard in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart explores some heavy themes through its leading characters and its own place as the latest in a long-running franchise.
July 8, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! & Loneliness in a Post-Pandemic Society
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! may be a modern horror classic, but it's also a good reminder to check on your friends after a harrowing year.
July 8, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
World of Warcraft Patch 9.1 and the Unreliable Narrator of Azeroth
World of Warcraft patch 9.1 is challenging even the most hardcore lore aficionados with a classic literary tool: the unreliable narrator.
July 7, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
A Plague Tale: Innocence - The Next-Gen Difference on Xbox
The A Plague Tale: Innocence next-gen patch is a curiosity. It no doubt feels better to play thanks to the 60 fps target. But there's more to it than that.
July 7, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Building The Last City In Project Haven With Code 351
So many post-apocalypse games take place in wastelands and junk towns. But what if one took place in the only futuristic metropolis left? Welcome to Project Haven, where the last city on Earth is anything but safe.
July 5, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
Games With Classic Disney Characters We Want to See In The Future
We break down some Disney games we'd like to see in the future.
July 2, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Bugsnax is the LGBTQ-Positive Game I Didn’t Expect
Bugsnax advertised itself as a silly, unique game in which you capture and consume the titular Bugsnax. What I didn't expect was how Bugsnax is an LGBTQ-positive game with healthy same-sex relationships.
June 29, 2021 | 01:00 EDT
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Identities in Video Games
To celebrate pride, our staff members who identify as LGBTQ+ reflect on what proper representation means to them in video games.
June 28, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
8 Games That Fairly Portray LGBTQ Characters
Pride is a month full of festivities, love, and acceptance. It's come a long way and the LGBTQ+ continues to grow across the world and in media. There are so many identities across the spectrum with a number of characters representing different ones.
June 25, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
What Metroid Dread Could Mean For The Metroid Timeline
At E3 2021, Yoshio Sakamoto said that Metroid Dread will be the end of the Metroid story arc, but what does that mean for the Metroid timeline and for Samus Aran?
June 24, 2021 | 12:00 EDT
30 Years On, Sonic The Hedgehog Should Abandon 3D Gameplay
Sonic the Hedgehog is turning 30 years old, and at this late stage in the character's life, it might be time to give up on that precious 3rd dimension.
June 23, 2021 | 11:00 EDT
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Party Members Meet and Greet
You might be excited for a trip to Icewind Dale as part of Dungeons and Dragons Dark Alliance, but aren't too familiar with the literary history of heroes like Drizzt, Catti-brie, and Wulfgar. We take some time to give you a bit of info on who these characters are and how they met one another.
June 21, 2021 | 12:00 EDT