How Big Is the PlayStation 5: A Dialogue
We are now allowed to talk about what we think about how the PlayStation 5 looks like: it's weird.
News
How Big Is the PlayStation 5: A Dialogue
We are now allowed to talk about what we think about how the PlayStation 5 looks like: it's weird.
AOC's Twitch Stream Shows Democrats What They've Been Missing for Years
The Democrats should have been utilizing the burgeoning Twitch left, and AOC showed us all what we were missing.
Apple Will Remove Fan App That Allowed Stadia Streaming on iOS
The company told the app's developer that it was not compliant with App Store policy.
Podcasts
'Airborne Kingdom' Takes the City Builder to the Skies
Don't worry, there's always another lake you can drain.
'Tenderfoot Tactics' Rides The Line Between Cute and Terrifying
In a year with plenty of cute "wholesome" games, 'Tenderfoot Tactics' manages to have a soothing aesthetic that doesn't undercut its terrifying world.
What the PS5 UI Could Mean for the Future of Content Creators
Sony's new integrated guides has the potential to change the guides market for publications and independent content creators alike.
Reviews
'Watch Dogs: Legion' Promises Revolution, But Mostly Delivers Distraction
You can play as anyone you want, but the game remains the same.
How 'Raji: An Ancient Epic' Falls into the Indian Far-Right's Trap
How an imaginary Hindu past is built on the cultural legacy of people it erases from the narrative.
'Valorant' Is the Tactical Shooter I Needed to Get Into Tactical Shooters
The characters in 'Valorant' finally let me enjoy a genre I had been curious about, but could never grasp.
Opinion
The PS3 and Vita Are Being Buried Alive
It's only a matter of time before Sony kills access to PS3 and Vita games entirely.
'Amnesia: Rebirth' Has the Scares, But Buckles Under the Weight of History
A sequel to one of the most influential horror games is a tough follow-up, and while 'Rebirth' isn't a revolution, it's a scary and fun evolution.
Nintendo's Latest Experiment Mashes Up Super Mario Bros. and Battle Royale
It's not an entirely successful experiment, but having a totally different way to experience Mario is a welcome one.
Features
Ritual Sacrifice and Punk Skeletons: The Story Behind 'Paradise Killer'
An unexpected mashup of Phoenix Wright and Danganronpa resulted in one of 2020's most pleasant gaming surprises.
How an AI Called the "World Tester" Helped Make 'Baldur's Gate 3' a Reality
We think of bug testing as people in an office, playing a game over and over. These days, it's more complicated.
All the Beautiful Art in This Video Game Was Hand-Drawn By One Person
'The Collage Atlas' attempts to bridge the gap between artist and player by making the art front and center, impossible to ignore.
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.