Andrew Johnston

Guide

Overwatch 2 for Beginners: One Incredibly Basic Tip for Each Hero

The game doesn't hold your hand, but we will

Preview

Overwatch 2: Starting From the Bottom

One of the most anticipated titles of the year lands with.... a long wait; but how does it play?

Review

Live by the Sword: Tactics Review

The Tactical RPG genre gains another worthwhile entry with unique mechanics

Review

The Young Men of Lubeck: A Europa Universalis 4 Walkthrough

An in-depth examination of the latest iteration of UE4

Review

Chenso Club: Smashing Aliens for the Likes

Roguelike platformer brawler for the genre mashup win

Opinion

The End of Overwatch: The Last Days of the Original

The end is nigh for the original Overwatch as the sequel draws closer

Feature

What We Know About China's Youth Video Game Market

Assessing how the Chinese game market is faring one year after government-imposed play time limits

Review

Vanaris Tactics: Gateway to the World of TRPGs

Entry-level tactics game makes easy work for veterans but a good intro for newcomers

Feature

Release My Faithful From the Asylums: The History of Game Players Magazine

Celebrating the golden age of video game magazines

Feature

Welcome to the Next Level: The History of Next Generation Magazine

The gaming magazine that re-wrote the rules

Feature

Indie Excavation: Handheld Flashbacks

Unearthing more indie gems, featuring Dogurai, Squidlit, and GB Rober

Indie Excavation

Indie Excavation: The Other 8-bit Age

Featuring Adventure Bit, Super Win the Game, and Black Jewel

Feature

Forevermore: The Legacy of the Ogre Battle Saga

The legacy of the obscure game series lives on in the hearts of fans

Review

DEATHRUN TV: Putting the Glitz Back in the Twin-Stick

Bullet-hell gameplay with a dystopian-future TV show aesthetic is back!

Feature

Kaycee's Mod 101: The Basics

The essential guide to Inscryption's essential mod

Feature

Indie Excavation: Mystique of the Sands

Featuring Lulu's Temple, The Amber Throne, Glyph

Feature

Monochrome Fantasia: Life in the Age of the Game Boy

The third best-selling video game system of all time never got the respect it deserved

Opinion

Melody of the Machine: The Music of Video Games

The history of background music — and the people responsible for it — is richer than you might think

Opinion

Replay Value and the Joy of Rediscovery

Playing an old game can be a new experience — one that teaches you a little about your own life

Feature

Legends of the Middle Kingdom

In China, video games give life to history and literature — but can these same titles succeed in the West?

Opinion

On Borrowed Games and Save File Ethics

There was an age when you could rent a stranger’s time; here’s how I handled those borrowed moments

Feature

A Fistful of Coins: The Psychology of Game Pricing

We all have a keen idea of what a video game is worth, but what drives our concept of value?

Guide

Intro to Europa Universalis IV: The First Turn

An accessible guide for newcomers on how to conquer Europa Universalis IV

Feature

Indie Excavation: The Semi-Glorious Return

Digging for more indie gold on Steam

Feature

A Brief Tour of the Chinese Arcade Scene

Play King of Fighters with a minion, win an Eevee for your sweetie, or just play a tiny round of bowling — the choice is yours