Review Angry Video Game Nerd I&II Deluxe - How Much Can a Remaster Change? Less angry, less difficult, with a few surprises
Review Insomniac Has Done Open World Before… It’s Called Sunset Overdrive The world-building that eventually led to Spider Man
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
Three Bees Perfect Tides: Aching Teenage Nostalgia The SUPERJUMP team relives thorny teenage years we'd rather forget
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?
Review What Is Holding Back the Kirby Franchise? Kirby's newest adventure does nothing to improve or innovate on the same old formula
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
Review Danganronpa Decadence: Dying to Survive School Chase good grades and murderous classmates in the visual novel series Danganronpa.
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?
Review Citizen Sleeper: A Tale Of Melancholy Transhumanism A revelatory adventure that should not be missed
Guide Intro to Europa Universalis IV: The First Turn An accessible guide for newcomers on how to conquer Europa Universalis IV
Feature Metal Gear Solid 2: The Original Next-Generation Video Game Looking back at Kojima’s enigmatic second “Solid” entry
Review Why the Letter Is Still One of the Best Visual Novels Combining the visual novel genre with horror elements makes for an excellent experience
Opinion The PlayStation Brand Needs a New Face Three years of arrogance, ineptitude and poor marketing are enough
