Game Studies

Silksong Devs Talk About Why The Game Feels Harder

There are shades of Elden Ring in how Team Cherry talks about the Hollow Knight sequel

Like A Dragon: Yakuza Is A Confused, Sometimes Visionary Mess

Amazon's adaptation of RGG Studio's first Yakuza game eventually decides what it wants to be, but it does so far too late

This Origami-Inspired Puzzle Game Is A Short And Sweet Adventure

Good looks and well-designed challenges make Paper Trail a delight

This Indie Game Captures The Oddly Beautiful Liminality Of Pools

The watery mazes of POOLS can be equally alluring and unsettling

The Brilliant Scholar Who’s Challenging Racism In Game Design

Dr. Kishonna Gray’s studies of race and gender in gaming have made her a sought-after consultant in the industry

Fallout: New Vegas Director On Creating Some Of 2022’s Best Video Game Characters

Pentiment is filled with many believable and informative characters. Here’s how they came to life.

This Killer Narrative Game From Obsidian Is A Must-Play

The makers of Fallout: New Vegas are back with an intriguing narrative murder mystery thriller

The ‘Blue Hair And Pronouns’ Game Has Its Heart In The Right Place But Lacks Teeth

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist tries to critique capitalism but misses the mark

2K Launch XCOM Game That Looks Nothing Like XCOM

Commander, this is not the new XCOM game you were hoping for.

Here’s How Video Game Embargoes (And Other Restrictions) Work