Inspired by the rich traditions of the lead developer’s Louisiana hometown, this indie adventure game is a soaring ride through the 21st century.
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The Best Nintendo Switch Games for Every Kind of Player
From Hyrule to Hallownest, these are our absolute favorite video game escapes for the OLED Switch, Switch, and Switch Lite.
Tunic Is the Game of the Year That No One’s Talking About
Let’s not be too hasty to crown Elden Ring. This Zelda-inspired indie title is a worthy front-runner.
Pokémon Crystal Unlocked My Trans Girl Heart
When the world wishes you didn’t exist, sometimes you find your true self in the most unassuming places.
Roblox’s ‘Layered Clothing’ Is Here—but Don’t Call It an NFT
The platform’s new technology for adaptable clothing design has broader implications for discussions about things like the metaverse and NFTs.
Video Games Offered My Son a Haven From Bullying
For lots of kids, the IRL world can be lonely. Lego Star Wars and Super Paper Mario helped my son focus and find a community.
A History of Hup, the Jump Sound in Every Video Game
You can hear it in your head: the grunt your character makes when hopping a fence or leaping into battle. Its sonic roots trace all the way back to 1973.
Even the Pandemic Couldn’t Stop Button Soccer
Traditionally played with buttons and bottle caps, this Brazilian game, usually played offline, exploded on the internet when people were forced inside.
Not Everyone Wants NFTs to Be the Future of Gaming
Tim Morten, cofounder of Frost Giant Studios and formerly production director on StarCraft II, doesn’t see the same dollar signs some studios do.
In Life, as in Wordle, Success Often Depends on Where You Start
We all have to start somewhere, but some of us have a leg up over others—even when it comes to simple games.
This Is What an RPG for Indie Movie Heroines Would Look Like
Press A to cry in your overpriced apartment, press B to run toward the sunset.
Elden Ring Isn’t Made for All Gamers. I Wish It Were
The celebrated game has no difficulty modes, guaranteeing it will alienate some players.
High-Difficulty Games Don’t Have to Be Toxic
Challenging games are often associated with gatekeeping. But designers can use difficulty levels in interesting and valuable ways.
The Benefits of Gaming As a Couple—or Even With Your Kid
Playing It Takes Two with my partner was challenging, eye-opening, and also proved that playing games cooperatively is good for all relationships.
Tabletop Game Companies Are Rushing to Snatch Up Hollywood Names
Free League Publishing has been transforming vast worlds into games: Alien, Lord of the Rings, and now Blade Runner. How does it work behind the scenes?
How the Games Industry Shake-Up Could Play Out
Many devs are leaving their studios to found new ones, and indie players are getting bought up. But where will it all lead?
From BioWare to Beer: How Greg Zeschuk Makes Dreams Come True
The studio cofounder isn’t in the gaming industry anymore, but he’s still building new things—and still playing games.
Total War: Warhammer III Is an Epic Final Chapter
The grand finale of this trilogy is a strategy masterwork that will take over your life.