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I Want to Be a Dog in ‘Fallout 4’, and Other (Side) Stories
We don't need another hero – we need protagonists who can explore gaming's increasingly sophisticated worlds in more nuanced ways.
On ‘Tekken 2’ at 20, and How It Illustrates Video Gaming’s Timid Progression
In the years since Namco's PlayStation fighter was released, video games look as if they've changed a lot. But they haven't.
Admitting My Addiction to ‘Age of Empires III’ Saved Me from Depression
The story of how my self-righteous gamer guilt transformed into a humbling lesson on being human.
I Asked a Biological Weapons Expert How Far Fetched Metal Gear Solid’s Genome Soldiers Really Are
Stanford's Dr Steven Block reveals that Hideo Kojima's PlayStation original was remarkably prescient in its presentation of future troops.
‘Gears of War’ Is Top of the Chart, and Yes You Should Play It Again
Or even for the first time, if you're some kind of weirdo who wasn't chainsawing Locust grunts back in the day.
Learning to Fly: A Tribute to the Most-Hated Mission in ‘Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas’
I'm not saying that completing the game's flight school changed my life, but I'm not ruling it out.
Happy 20th Anniversary, Rayman, You Glorious Freak of Gaming
Ubisoft's odd little bundle of floating limbs debuted in September 1995, and despite some awful games along the way he remains relevant today.
What Would Video Games Based On My Favourite Albums Be Like?
Games are always looking to cinema, and other games, for inspiration – but what if they were to focus exclusively on one record?
‘Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’ Is the Perfect Stealth Game
Series creator Hideo Kojima has delivered his masterpiece, and it's amazingly adaptable to the player's misadventures.
With ‘Shenmue 3’ and ‘The Last Guardian’ Coming, What’s Left for Gamers to Dream Of?
From 'Half-Life 3' to anything strong from the SEGA stable, here are the games we're still thirsty for.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Sims
What can these little digital people teach us about how to improve our own lives? Plenty, if you understand how to best pull their strings.
Discovering Why International Games Jam Ludum Dare is So Important to Indie Developers
The regular event makes developers think fast and trim the fat, leading to some amazing results.