Mike Diver
Founding senior editor of this very site.
The Benefits of Gaming Behind Bars
"When boredom kicks in, that's when people get edgy," said one prisoner, "but when there's a FIFA tournament going on, it brings people together."
Why Combo Breaker Is the Place to Fall in Love With Fighting Games
We head to the Midwest’s premier fighting game tournament to mingle with faithful fans and fighters.
The Benefits of Gaming Behind Bars
"When boredom kicks in, that's when people get edgy," said one prisoner, "but when there's a FIFA tournament going on, it brings people together."
The Multiplayer Mode of ‘DOOM’ Almost Never Happened
Well, it was certainly a panicked, last-moment addition. But it all worked out OK, John Romero remembers.
What Does ‘Replayability’ Mean Today, Anyway?
It’s one of those critical yardsticks of a game’s quality that doesn’t seem to factor so much anymore—at least, not in the old-school sense.
Loot From the Rabbit Hole of History in 'Wikipedia: The Text Adventure'
You are no longer merely a researcher in a vast library; you are a thief of history, a hoarder of words.
How Games Can Better Accommodate Disabled Players
From colorblindness to subtitles, the medium still has a way to go before it’s really for all the players.
More of the Same Is Rarely So Fun Looking as ‘Yakuza Kiwami’
My style? My style is the art of fighting… lots, and lots, of fighting.
The Team Behind 'OlliOlli' Is Making a Killer, 'Tron'-Like Sports Game
There's no guarantee it'll succeed as an esport, but Roll7’s ‘Gladiators’-goes-‘Tron’ arena game is a frenetic blast and a half.
‘The Wolf Among Us 2’ Is Good News for My Marriage
The first game is the last game my wife and I played together, so news of a sequel is warmly welcomed in this house.
Some Street Fighter Fans Are Salty Because Abigail Seems Too Simple
The new character in ‘Street Fighter V’ is rubbing players the wrong way. But he’s actually a lot like someone you already know.
'Splatoon 2' Is More of the Same Because 'Splatoon' Was Already Excellent
Nintendo's take on the competitive shooter remains as fresh as its debut two years ago. There's just more of it.