Patrick Klepek
What VICE Gaming’s Been Playing: September 2016
The games that kept us occupied last month, from big-budget shooters to indie FMV titles, via one of the prettiest-looking "racers" ever.
After 385 Hours, One Player Still Hasn’t Beaten His Hardest 'Mario Maker' Creation
Mario Maker doesn't let players upload their creations until they beat them. Gamer Braden Moor's spent more than 16 days trying to make it to the end of the ultra-hard stage he calls "Trials of Death."
We Talk Trump and Virtual Reality in the First Episode of VICE Gaming’s New Podcast Right Now
Join Austin Walker and Patrick Klepek on Mondays and Fridays to break down the latest week in games.
In Defense of Playing Bad Video Games
Every video game has something to say, even terrible ones that most people would tell you to stay away from.
One of 2016's Best Games Was Released Last Year
With precious few new releases out right now, it's the perfect time to check out the excellent downloadable content for 'The Witcher 3.'
What VICE Gaming's Been Playing: August 2016
It has been a very, very busy month here at VICE Gaming HQ. New babies, international travel, a press conference or two... But we've still managed to find time to play a few games.
'Grow Up' Makes the Simple Act of Climbing a Joy
Some games are about saving the world. Grow Up just wants you to relax.
Why Germany Banned 'Criminal Girls 2', A Game It Deemed “Harmful To Minors”
The organizations that assign game ratings don't usually explain themselves, but one game publisher took us behind-the-scenes.
For A Brief Moment, Hackers Beat PC Gaming's Best Anti-Piracy Tech
It's been nearly impossible to pirate some of PC gaming's biggest releases lately, but that's not stopping hackers from trying.
What VICE Gaming’s Been Playing: July 2016
We know, it sounds completely unbelievable, but the people who work here, they actually play video games. Sometimes even for fun.
What VICE Gaming’s Been Playing: July 2016
We know, it sounds completely unbelievable, but the people who work here, they actually play video games. Sometimes even for fun.