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Opinion

Personal stories that celebrate gaming culture.

Opinion

The Last of Us Part I Is a Great Idea, Actually

Why the controversial remake makes sense

Opinion

Kirby, Kao, and the Simple Joys of 3D Platformers

Is the mighty genre returning to prominence?

Opinion

The Legend of Heroes Offers a Wonderfully Interconnected Universe

The world of the Trails series creates a vast tale and choices that echo across multiple games

Game Design

Late-Game Lessons of Live Service Design

Going the extra mile(s) of game development

Opinion

Reflections of an Aging Gamer

Changing views don't need to take the fun from a beloved hobby

Opinion

An Ode to the Ending

Why finishing RPGs is a unique euphoria

Opinion

Pathologic 2 As Comfort Media

Finding comfort in the least likely game

Opinion

What Everyone Missed About Firewatch

The lack of choice is a feature

Opinion

How Sonic Adventure 2 Saved My Life

What Sonic means to players with ADHD

Opinion

Sonic Frontiers: The Uncertainty of a Fan

The recent gameplay reveals paint a confusing picture

Opinion

Endings in Choice-Driven Games: How to Get Them Right

Every path has its destination, but some roads are more rewarding than others

Opinion

Elden Ring is Great, I’m Just Burnt Out

The chances I see the credits roll on FromSoftware’s latest are growing slimmer by the day

Opinion

Robotron Turns 40: Dream Diaries of an Aging Killing Machine

The cortisol rush is delicious, unbearable. Fight, Flight, Fight, Flight.

Opinion

Echoes of Brilliance: Lionheart's New Barcelona Evokes Fallout and Baldur's Gate

Black Isle Studios' frugal CRPG finale featured an uncut gem of a city

Opinion

A Platform Transition

Valve's SteamDeck is bringing PC gaming to generations of console gamers

Opinion

What Does It Mean To Beat A Game, Anyway?

You get to define your own rules

Opinion

The Problems With Free Mobile Games

Free mobile games are more popular than ever, so why do gamers dislike them so much? Here are your answers.

Opinion

The Nostalgia of Maui Mallard

Childhood in the form of a duck ninja

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

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

Opinion

The Impossible Chase of “Fun” Game Design

Why you can’t please everyone

Opinion

The PlayStation Brand Needs a New Face

Three years of arrogance, ineptitude and poor marketing are enough

Opinion

Three Things I Learned From My First Gaming Stream

Be comfortable, be yourself, and enjoy the ride

Opinion

Learn the Right Lessons When Studying Video Games

The line between “Inspired By” and “Copying”