Rush of Heroes

Call of Duty gets the week (nearly) all to itself.

Few things in video games are as addictive as the dopamine rush of randomized loot. And, when it’s tied to real…

Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot more “Great ult!” and “Thanks for switching!” in Overwatch than “Get wrecked, you…

The prospect of besting 99 other gamers through sheer resourcefulness and daredevilry is why the battle royale genre…

Every character in Pyre has a story. Some are about the nature of freedom. Others focus on religion. Others invite…

Strong multiplayer maps in video games create stories. Their construction and design generate emotional reactions…

Netflix’s Castlevania animated series released over the weekend and has plenty of demon killing, testicle jokes,…

Even in professional matches, sometimes you have to dive the fountain.

The hook is a simple but effective tool in games: a chain, thrown accurately, pulling enemies back to their likely…

After a two-week regimen with a pro gamer training app, I’ve made a stunning transformation into… a slightly better O…