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Lost, Afraid, and Snow-Blind in 'The Division: Survival'
"We were going to be heroes. Now we warm our hands around a barrel."
Are Robots Really the Future of War?
Military-grade robotics continue to evolve in startling ways, evoking the technology and terror we see in games like 'Titanfall 2' and 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.'
Can Horror Games Tackle Mental Illness Without Reverting to Stereotype?
Incoming indie game 'The Shattering' could change the landscape of virtual horror.
Scott Eric Kaufman Taught Me How to Love Games
Waypoint Columnist Cameron Kunzelman eulogizes a giant of media criticism.
The Pick-Me-Up: ‘Rez Infinite’
Before starting Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s remade rail shooter, I was a VR skeptic. After, I felt like I’d ascended to the stars.
'Subway Adventure' Is a Surreal and Beautiful World of Transit
Next stop, Cloning Tanks. Transfer at Victoria Station if you are headed to the False Consciousness line.
The Strange Intimacy of Black Friday Shopping
On Black Friday, real and simulated scarcity blend together just like they do in games like 'DayZ' and 'The Division.'
The Pick-Me-Up: ‘Rhythm Paradise Megamix’
The first entry of a new regular column highlighting the happiest gaming experiences out there.
Why Cops Are Raiding Arcades Over a Fishing Game
Games like 'King of Treasures' and 'Dragon Hunter' look like multiplayer arcade games, but have been tied to illegal gambling operations across the Asia-Pacific region.
What Will the Trump Administration Do to Porn?
Despite Trump's personal past, his administration's stance on porn is an open question.
Can Play Save Us?
In his new book, 'The Last Days of New Paris,' China Miéville imagines a world where play can be resistance.
HEY! Did Ya See This… with Duff McKagan
Welcome to the inaugural column on Noisey from Duff McKagan, the bassist of Guns N' Roses. Let's talk about America.