ReviewsYear in ReviewReviewsYear in ReviewFahey's Top 10 Games Of 2020In the 2020 gaming judgment system, year-end lists are determined by two separate but equally important groups: the…ByMike FaheyPublishedDecember 30, 2020
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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
CultureCultureWhy You Can't Use A Crowbar In Half-Life: AlyxIn truth, the Half-Life series has always had two main characters: Gordon Freeman and his crowbar. The nondescript…ByNathan GraysonPublishedMarch 25, 2020
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OpinionImpressionsOpinionImpressionsEven The Non-Fighting Parts Of The New Switch Game Astral Chain Are ExcellentDeveloper PlatinumGames does fast and stylish action incredibly well, and the Nintendo Switch exclusive Astral Chain…ByMike FaheyPublishedAugust 15, 2019