Gaming
Why 'Mafia III' Should Tackle Race Head On
'Mafia III' has all the sights and sounds of the 60s, but are they more than just window dressing?
Planes, Games and Automobiles: The Nomads of Game Development
Developers like Rami Ismail, Adriel Wallick, and Tom Sennett live life on the road—but that's only helped them to make games that reflect the world around them.
My Toxic 'World of Warcraft' Relationship Made Me Who I Am Today
The game gave me so much in the way of experiences, interpersonal skills, and self confidence that I couldn't put it down.
'Grow Up' Makes the Simple Act of Climbing a Joy
Some games are about saving the world. Grow Up just wants you to relax.
Postcards from the Edge of the Universe: A ‘No Man’s Sky’ Gallery
Everyone's experience of No Man's Sky is going to be different, and yet, some of these sights are sure to remind you of worlds you've visited.
How Indie Games ‘The Company of Myself’ and ‘Fixation’ Promote Seeking Professional Help for Mental Health
We speak to developer Eli Piilonen about using games to show people struggling with mental health that they're not alone.
Listen to Episode Eight of the VICE Gaming Podcast
Steve Burns and Joel Golby drop in to discuss whether PES or FIFA is going to rule in 16/17, and if No Man's Sky's actually any good.
The World Cup of ‘Rocket League’ Looked a Lot Like the Future of eSports
The biggest competitive games rarely travel well beyond their core audiences, but Psyonix's title's simplicity is a virtue.
Inside the Competitive Gaming World of 'SMITE'
VICE goes behind the scenes with the world's best 'SMITE' gamers as they prepare for DreamHack Summer in Sweden.
'No Man's Sky' Is the Stress Reliever I Didn't Know I Needed
Because the game is massive in scope, the editors of VICE Gaming are starting a week-long series of dispatches sharing our first impressions of what it's like to play the game.
Report: Sony to Reveal Upgraded PlayStation 4 in September
Sony is reportedly putting together a "technical showcase" as part of an event to unveil an upgraded PlayStation 4.
Why the 'Pokémon Go' Ban on Sex Offenders Makes No Sense
Look at the research on sex offenders' recidivism, and you'll find little evidence of a Poké-predator problem.