Video Games
Who Still Cares About Pokémon?
We went to the Australian Pokémon National Videogame Championships to find out.
Tim Schafer and Elijah Wood Discuss the Making of ‘Broken Age’
The designer and actor tell us about the very modern creation of an old-fashioned adventure.
‘Bloodborne’ Is Merely the Latest Example of Humanity’s Habit of Sucking at Life
Here we are, with this amazing planet, and all we're doing is screwing it – a habit reflected in the video games we play.
We Spoke to the Musical Masterminds Behind 'Adventure Time'
Casey James Basichis and Tim Kiefer have been scoring the world’s biggest pop culture phenomenon since it's conception.
In Praise of Video Gaming’s Purest Stealth
1998's Thief and Metal Gear Solid nailed the stealth genre, but since then games have rarely captured the same compelling tension.
It’s Plain Weird to Feel Real Love for a Video Game Character
It's great that video game avatars are becoming ever more diverse – but if you're developing a serious crush on one, maybe consider a new hobby.
Orcs are the Immediate Future of Gay Gaming Culture
'Tusks: The Orc Dating Sim' uses gay male orcs wandering the Scottish Highlands to explore sexual diversity, ableism in gaming, and our uncomfortable relationship with mental illness.
Vendor Trash: Imagining the Future of Video Game Retail
To look at your average high street, you'd think gaming was in the dumps. It's not, obviously, so what can we do to fix that situation?
Why Do Video Games Love Killing the Planet?
A look at the popularity of post-apocalyptic games, with help from the creators of two fascinating new indie titles.
Ten Things I Hate About Video Games in 2015
Video games are great! Except for when they're wrapped up in shit we don't need. Which happens a lot.
eSports
Giant stadiums, teenage millionaires, super fans, and addiction: Welcome to the world of eSports.
eSports
We meet KSI, the UK's ultimate gamer celebrity, and follow Team FNATIC to Gamescom—the biggest gaming event in the world—where they battle it out for Europe's top eSports title.