Sometimes It’s OK to Cheat in Video Games
[ad_1] Fans have been anticipating God of War: Ragnarok since the release of the last game of the franchise, God of War, landed on consoles in 2018. There’s good reason…
How to Get Your Google Stadia Refund—and What’s Included (2022)
[ad_1] It took longer than skeptics might’ve guessed, but Google Stadia is finally shutting down. On January 18, 2023, anyone who bought games on the streaming service will lose access…
16 Best Gaming Mice and Mousepads (2022): Wireless, Wired, and Under $50
[ad_1] Picking a gaming mouse is a very personal endeavor. Everyone’s hands are different, everyone’s preferences and needs are different, and we all play different games. That’s why we’re lucky…
‘The Last of Us’ Makes Players Feel Really Bad—And That’s Great
[ad_1] An enemy combatant pokes their head over the barrier they’re hiding behind. With one shot they crumple to the ground, dead. As their companions scramble to attack or flee,…
‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Brings Back Daytime Horror
[ad_1] My heart races and palms drip with sweat as I mash my mechanical keyboard in an effort to escape the house. When a piercing chain saw roars nearby, minutes…
Desis & Dragons Puts South Asians Front and Center in TTRPGs
[ad_1] When people of color, specifically South Asians, pointed out the orientalism in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), and in actual play sessions like Critical Role, the backlash was palpable. Some…
8 Best Game Controllers (2022): PC, Switch, PS5, Xbox, Accessibility
[ad_1] Years ago, third-party game controllers were dirt cheap and notorious for poor craftsmanship—especially the eggshell-plastic MadCatz knockoffs. Every household had one. It was reserved for kid siblings and houseguests…
10 Great Next-Gen PS5 Games You Can Play Now: Shooters, RPGs, and More
[ad_1] The still-elusive PlayStation 5 isn’t easy to get your hands on, and even if you have one it’s tough to find games that push the console to its limit.…
12 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets (2021): PS5, Switch, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One
[ad_1] We’ve rounded up a wide selection of the best gaming headsets we’ve tried, but there are countless others on the market. Our list is great if you want recommendations…
31 Best Nintendo Switch Games for Every Player (2022)
[ad_1] The Switch is one of Nintendo’s most successful and influential systems ever. There’s something unique about carrying a home console-quality gaming device everywhere you go. Figuring out what to…
As Googles Stadia Shutters, Developers Are Left to Face the Fallout
[ad_1] Moreover, the Stadia team was enthusiastic about each project, and they took a shine to indies in particular. Even when developers sensed it wasn’t the healthiest of places—Google’s decision…
Super Mario Sounds Exactly Like Chris Pratt—and That’s Fine
[ad_1] When Chris Pratt teased his upcoming role as gaming’s most iconic character, Mario, he called it “unlike anything you’ve heard in the Mario world before.” Charles Martinet, who has…
‘Breath of the Wild’ Changed the Way I Play Video Games
[ad_1] At a certain point in my gaming life, everything changed. After spending most of my twenties marathoning titles for hours on end, emerging bleary-eyed from all-day gaming stints, my…
Success on Twitch No Longer Comes on Twitch
[ad_1] Streaming is precarious labor, explains Jamie Woodcock, a senior lecturer at the University of Essex. In 2017, he coauthored a paper examining the tensions inherent in turning it into…
How ‘God of War’ Made Accessibility a Core Part of Its Game Design
[ad_1] Accessibility is quickly becoming synonymous with PlayStation studios and their varying titles. The recent release of The Last of Us Part 1 Remake included every accessibility feature from Part…
The End of Google Stadia
[ad_1] Google Stadia is shutting down. Just three years after it launched, Google’s big bet on cloud gaming will stop operating on January 18, 2023. Its rapid demise isn’t a…
Digimon Fans Still Exist—and They’re the Keepers of Its Future
[ad_1] In an era when everyone wants to peek behind the scenes at the development of their favorite games, it’s harder than ever to separate the final product from the…
The Best Video Game Deals (September 2022): Xbox, PC, Switch, PlayStation
[ad_1] Forget worn-out WASD keys. The true hallmark of being a gamer is a never-ending list of games you want to play. Working through a wish list can get expensive,…
‘Splatoon 3’ Takes Shooting Games a Little Less Seriously
[ad_1] In Splatoon 3, the latest in Nintendo’s shooter series, pitched battles are fought with all the gravity of water gun fights between children. Big-eyed cartoon kids in colorful streetwear…
A Steam Deck Reignited My Love for Homebrew PCs
[ad_1] Building your own PC comes with unique thrills. Sure, it can be frustrating as all hell—there’s a reason it’s a lot easier to buy a fully cooked PC than…
The Duality of Being Black in Gaming Spaces
[ad_1] Evan Narcisse, Black Panther author and narrative design consultant with a resume that boasts hits like Spider-Man: Miles Morales and the War for Wakanda DLC for Marvel’s Avengers, continues…
Games, Mysteries, and the Lure of QAnon
[ad_1] QAnon is so sprawling, it’s hard to know where people join. One week, it’s the false rumor that 5G cell towers spread disease, another week it’s Wayfair.com trafficking children…
The Real Impact of the ‘Grand Theft Auto’ and ‘Diablo’ Leaks
[ad_1] On September 17, a user called teapotuberhacker went to a Grand Theft Auto forum with what they claimed were 90 clips from Rockstar Games’ next big presumed hit, Grand…
10 Best Gaming Headsets for Switch, PC, Xbox, PS5, and PS4 (2022)
[ad_1] Whether charging your new phone or slipping on a pair of earbuds for your morning commute, most of us use wireless gadgets. But you might want to think twice…
One of Gaming’s Greatest Writers Is Busy Crafting Romance Novels
[ad_1] Do you still play games on your own for fun? I haven’t, the last few years. That side of my brain—I’ve always been a person who had to have…