CultureCultureTonight We Riot Devs Wanted To Make An 'Unapologetically Leftist' Game“Politics” has become a dirty word in gaming, especially when angrily screamed—or, as is usually the case,…ByIan WalkerPublishedMay 7, 2020
OpinionOpinionGames Criticism Is A KindnessWriting about games invites accusations of taking things too seriously. Criticism, it sometimes seems, is a dirty…ByHeather AlexandraPublishedMay 7, 2020
OpinionImpressionsOpinionImpressionsXCOM: Chimera Squad Adds Personality To The Series, But Feels Less PersonalChimera Squad is a fitting subtitle for the new XCOM game, because it’s a chimera of a game. Sure, it’s got XCOM’s…ByNathan GraysonPublishedApril 23, 2020
CultureKotaku Game DiaryCultureKotaku Game DiaryFinal Fantasy VII Remake Gave Me A Chance To Examine My Own AngerAlthough I’ve been made aware of the major story beats in Final Fantasy VII over the years through osmosis, Remake…ByIan WalkerPublishedApril 20, 2020
OpinionOpinion7 Indie Gems You Finally Have Time To Play Under LockdownThere are plenty of big name video games to play right now. You can relive old memories (or make new ones) with Final…ByHeather AlexandraPublishedApril 16, 2020
CultureCultureThe Week In Games: Fallout 76 Takes The Country Road To SteamFallout 76 is coming to Steam this week. And coming to all platforms is the big new update, Wastelanders, that adds…ByZack ZwiezenPublishedApril 12, 2020
CultureMorning CheckpointCultureMorning CheckpointThe Cutest Little Arcade CabinetHello! This week we check out the new Streets Of Rage trailer, learn how most games on Steam don’t make much money,…ByZack ZwiezenPublishedApril 11, 2020
CultureCultureWhat Are You Playing This Weekend?The weekend is for trying to figure out how to watch a movie at the same time as some of my friends. After a long…ByRiley MacLeodPublishedApril 10, 2020
OpinionImpressionsOpinionImpressionsThere's A Superb New Room Game, If You've Got VRLet’s call The Room series the Half-Life of puzzle games about locked boxes. It’s the best in its category, and its…ByStephen TotiloPublishedMarch 30, 2020
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