

The Best and Worst Pokemon Designs of Generation VIII
The designs for Pokemon Sword and Shield are pretty good, but there are some that are still off. Which are the best, and which are the worst?

The Year of Pokemon - Generation VIII
While streamlining systems and providing many quality of life updates, Sword and Shield's technical, graphical and narrative issues weigh it down as one of the worst entries in the series.

Spring of Year 5: Reflecting on Stardew Valley with Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone
Five years following the release of farming simulator Stardew Valley, creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone talks the past, the future, his fans, and more.

Honey, Flight School Studio Shrunk Us In Stonefly!
We got to take a first look at Flight School Studio's upcoming Action Adventure title Stonefly. Experience the world on a microscopic scale as you pilot your Rig collecting resources and searching for your lost family heirloom.

Is Valheim Terraria in 3D?
Valheim's popularity recalls many other survival games. What about it is drawing people in?

5 Best and Worst Characters In Stardew Valley
We take a look at the five best and five worst characters (non-marriage candidates) in the popular farming sim Stardew Valley, especially for the anniversary of the game's release.

Destiny 2: Presage is Bungie at Their Best
Destiny 2's latest quest, Presage, feels like lightning in a bottle. Players are loving it, and the reason why is thanks to a change in design philosophy.

Every Unfulfilled Promise of Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 had a controversial launch to say the least. The most anticipated game in recent memory, many complained it did not live up to the hype. In this article, we go through dozens of pre-release content, to document every broken promise.

The Best and Worst Pokemon Designs of Gen VII
The Pokemon found in Pokemon Sun and Moon are pretty neat, and have some solid designs to them. Which are the best, and which are the worst?

Sea to Shelf - Flying Colors
In our first Sea to Shelf article, we take a look at the Flying Colors Deluxe 3rd Printing and talk to its designer Mike Nagel about capturing the sea feel on the tabletop.

Is Persona 5 Strikers an Ideal Starting Point for Newcomers?
Is Persona 5 Strikers a good starting point if you're new to Persona? There are a few things to consider before you dive in.

The Year of Pokemon - Generation VII
Pokemon Sun and Moon brought a fresh new look and gameplay elements to the tired franchise, but should have pushed farther. Still, Alola remains the most beautiful region in series history.

How a Game Preservation Museum Is Keeping Your Favorite Games Alive
The Strong National Museum of Play celebrates games and play of all kinds. See how the Strong Museum in Rochester, NY, supports video-game preservation.

From Damsel to Defender: Princess Zelda's 35-Year Journey
To celebrate The Legend of Zelda 35th Anniversary, let's take a look at the titular character's depictions through her various incarnation.

9 Essential Sims 4 Mods
The top nine essential mods for Sims 4 that allows players ranging from novice to advanced to get started with the game. These mods allow for full control, relationships, and realistic world building that extends the game.

What Makes a Good Endgame? From Destiny to WoW and the Future
Games commonly feature endgame loops designed to keep you playing, but how does it work?

Super Mario 3D World for Switch is Missing Something
Super Mario 3D World is now on Nintendo Switch. It is still an incredible game, but something is off about this version, and the Wii U is the key.

How Omega Force is Refining the Musou Genre
If you hear Musou or Warriors then you might think played one, played them all. It seems Omega Force has been working recently to experiment on the formula.

The Best and Worst Pokemon Designs of Generation VI
Pokemon designs are always the highlight of any Pokemon game, so what did Generation VI give us? Let's look at some of the best, and worst, Pokemon designs from Generation VI.

The Year of Pokemon - Generation VI
After nearly 15 years, the beloved monster-catching series finally stepped into the third dimension; the boring region and over-serious narrative dampened a great crop of new Pokemon and features.

Destiny 2 Season of the Chosen First Impressions
Destiny 2's latest season is here. Season of the Chosen brings in new content that fans should remember. Our first impressions are optimistic, but cautious.

The Worst Designed Pokemon For Generation 5
We take a look at the worst designed Pokemon from the fifth generation, Pokemon Black and Pokemon White.

How The Medium Treats Trauma
How well does Bloober Team's The Medium treat trauma, abuse, and the portrayal of evil?

The Year of Pokemon - Generation V
Pokemon Black and White brought the franchise quality of life upgrades, ambitious narrative ideas and some of the worst designs in the series.