How to Make a Good Fake Video Game
How one television show got video games right after so many get them wrong.
News
3,353 Hours Later, 'Mario Maker' Creator Still Trying to Beat Same Level
Braden "ChompChompBraden" Moor has been playing the same level, a nightmare of his own creation, for more than four years.
A 'Demon's Souls' Boss Is Causing People to Unplug Their Internet on PS5
What's old is new again, and the devious Old Monk boss in 'Demon's Souls' is rattling players all over again.
Internal Sony Docs Explain How "Activities" Became a Cornerstone for PS5
The company's own data showed that people were spending more time playing single player games, but struggled making it part of their schedule.
Podcasts
The Random Kindness of Strangers in 'Demon's Souls' is Alive and Well
Souls games have always been about jolly co-operation.
Sony Wants to Reduce Friction In Games, But For Many, That's the Point
Sometimes you should stop and smell the digital roses.
The Thin Line Between 'Immersion' and Frustration
You can't throw out UI elements without giving players something else to help them understand the world around them.
Reviews
DJing Gets a Truly Great, Authentic Video Game Adaptation with 'Fuser'
We're light-years beyond 'DJ Hero' now.
'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity' Presents a Bloody, Zelda-Focused Epic
The world of 'Breath of the Wild' gets an expertly made Dynasty Warriors-style treatment.
'Pathless' Books a Spiritual Retreat for the Open World Action Genre
High-speed, archery-assisted movement obscures woolly worldbuilding.
Opinion
Why Multiplayer Modes Keep Scaling Down
Large-scale online multiplayer was one of the major promises about the future of shooters and sims, so why do multiplayer matches keep shrinking?
PS5's Activities System Makes Playing Open World Games Brutally Efficient
Quest and achievement harvesting has never been easier, but it changes how you play.
Few Gaming Moments in 2020 Were More Satisfying Than Mastering 'Hades'
Some games are like climbing a mountain, except you're not sure where the top is until you're already there.
Features
How to Make a Good Fake Video Game
How one television show got video games right after so many get them wrong.
Why Players Blame Skill-Based Matchmaking for Losing in Call of Duty
The thing about skill-based matchmaking is that it's not as perfect as its critics think it is. And that's by design.
How 'Hades' Actors Made the Internet Horny for Their Voices
Voice acting doesn't turn performers into audio sex symbols very often, but the cast of 'Hades' is finding out what it's like.
Columns
The Mysterious, Magical End of 'Disco Elysium' Was One of the Year's Best
Time is running out, but for who, and on what scale?
Death Stranding’s Hero Is Just a Side Character
Bearing witness to those who can live on after the apocalypse.
It's Hard to Keep Returning to Video Game Apocalypses
The last regular Postscript column confronts its own ending.