How Monster Hunter Rise Differs from World
Rise is the newest Monster Hunter game, but how is it different from the previous one? We explore some of the major changes to be found in the gameplay and content.
March 31, 2021
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Resident Evil Representation: The Women of the Iconic Horror Franchise
Since the beginning, zombie survival-horror series Resident Evil has portrayed its female characters on equal footing with their male counterparts.
March 30, 2021
This Week in Valheim — Star Wars, Swinging Ships, and a Contest!
This Week in Valheim, we explore the next step in the Viking Space Program, some cool comic-style fanart, a massive Star Wars build, and more!
March 27, 2021
5 PS3 Exclusives We'll Lose Along With The PlayStation Store
The PS3 was an experiment age of games, and when the PlayStation Store goes down, we won't be able to purchase these underappreciated titles anymore.
March 26, 2021
In Sound Mind Strikingly Manifests Mental-Health Struggles
In Sound Mind places you directly into surreal mindscapes of mental health struggles, helping you both understand characters in the game while uncovering mystery after mystery. See why you should pick up this survival horror experience from developer We Create Stuff.
March 24, 2021
Yakuza 6 on PC is Another Solid Conversion
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life on PC is another solid conversion for the series, but it does still feature a few issues that hold it back.
March 24, 2021
The Legacy of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The legacy of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion cannot be understated, as it is an important game that was not only a transitionary title for the Elder Scrolls series but for the landscape of gaming as a whole.
March 22, 2021
Video to Tabletop: The Secret Neighbor Party Game
Continuing our Video to Tabletop feature where we look at video game franchises' tabletop version, we look at The Secret Neighbor Party Game, based on the Hello Neighbor video game.
March 20, 2021
This Week in Valheim: March 20, 2021
This Week in Valheim: a troll gets his just desserts, water skiing is the hot new sport in the Viking afterlife, and you can travel to Middle Earth!
March 20, 2021
Five Things We Want To See From The Tomb Raider Anime
We look at our five top picks for things we want to see in the Tomb Raider anime from Netflix.
March 19, 2021
The History of Bisexuality in Gaming
The path to better LGBTQ+ representation in gaming is a long and extensive one. Every part of the acronym has faced different highs and lows. So today, let's go though the history of bisexuality in gaming!
March 18, 2021
What I've Learned from 300 Hours in Valheim
With 300 hours in Valheim, I've learned many painful lessons. I'm happy to teach you how to avoid some of the many, many mistakes I've made.
March 17, 2021
Next-Gen: The Backwards-Compatibility Anomaly
The PlayStation 5 has beat out Series X in many multiplatform comparisons to varying degrees. Last-gen games, however, showcase a major role reversal with Series X offering a more tangible advantage.
March 17, 2021
5 Gnosia Crewmates to Befriend (and 5 to Beware)
Social deduction mystery Gnosia sees the player character trapped aboard a spaceship with 14 others. But who makes a powerful ally in a pinch, and who should not be trusted as far as you can throw them?
March 11, 2021
Super Mario RPG: A Localization Retrospective
After 25 years, the RPG blending Mario and Final Fantasy remains a fun, quirky romp.
March 9, 2021
A History of Six Days in Fallujah
Six Days in Fallujah made a surprise return recently, but what do we know about its first iteration? We take a look at the history of this controversial war game.
March 8, 2021
The Best Legendary Pokemon
In all of our talk about Pokemon designs, we haven't touched the legendaries yet. That changes now as we look at the best legendary Pokemon in the entire franchise.
March 8, 2021
Creating WandaVision's Vision in Dungeons and Dragons 5E
With WandaVision coming to a close, it doesn't mean you can't take Vision with you in all kinds of fun Dungeons and Dragons adventures.
March 6, 2021
Creating WandaVision's Wanda in Dungeons and Dragons 5E
WandaVision has aired its final episode. That doesn't mean you can't create your own Wanda for adventures in Dungeons and Dragons though?
March 6, 2021
Tackling Gears 5 Operation 6
Gears 5 has sustained a mostly successful year-and-a-half-long live service. Coming off the heels of Operation 5, the game's most significant update, Operation 6 loses sight of that momentum.
March 5, 2021
Why Shovelware's Existence is Needed in the Gaming Industry
Shovelware is still important in the games industry.
March 4, 2021
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?
March 1, 2021
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.
February 26, 2021
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.
February 26, 2021
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.
February 26, 2021
Is Valheim Terraria in 3D?
Valheim's popularity recalls many other survival games. What about it is drawing people in?
February 25, 2021
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.
February 25, 2021
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.
February 25, 2021
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.
February 22, 2021
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?
February 22, 2021
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.
February 21, 2021
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.
February 19, 2021
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.
February 19, 2021
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.
February 19, 2021
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.
February 19, 2021
9 Essential Sims 4 Mods
The top nine essential Sims 4 mods that allows players ranging from novice to advanced to get started with and enjoy the game.
February 18, 2021
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?
February 18, 2021
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.
February 17, 2021
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.
February 17, 2021
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.
February 15, 2021
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.
February 13, 2021
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.
February 11, 2021
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.
February 8, 2021
How The Medium Treats Trauma
How well does Bloober Team's The Medium treat trauma, abuse, and the portrayal of evil?
February 6, 2021
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.
February 5, 2021
Links to the Past: The Development Timeline of Ocarina of Time, Part 4
In this final entry in our series, we look at the chaotic Stage 4 of development for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the multiple changes made to the game, the final tweaks days before release, and talk about Zelda Gaiden and Ura Zelda.
February 4, 2021
Nioh 2's PC Port is Good Enough, but Has Some Issues
Nioh 2 delivers a rather solid PC port, but still has some issues plaguing it that feel held over from the original game.
February 4, 2021
Links to the Past: The Development Timeline of Ocarina of Time, Part 3
Stage 3 of development for Zelda 64 was a major transition point, as it introduced child Link, Ganondorf, and more narrative aspects that would become major pillars of the finalized design.
February 3, 2021
Links to the Past: The Development Timeline of Ocarina of Time, Part 2
Part 2 in our series looking at the development of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time takes us through Stage 1 and 2 of development, up until July of 1997.
February 2, 2021
Links to the Past: The Development Timeline of Ocarina of Time, Part 1
We take a deep dive into the entire development history of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, looking at interviews, pre-release builds, art assets, and ROM dumps to catalog one of the greatest games of all times development.
February 1, 2021
10 Weird (& Awesome) Kills in Hitman 3
There's so many strange ways assassin Agent 47 can take out his targets in stealth action title Hitman 3. Here's ten of the most bizarre, tricky, unusual, bloody, and downright cool!
January 31, 2021