Video Games
Hanging Out With a Pro Video Game Speedrunner Defending a World Title
Some game streamers become huge celebrities, but thousands more make a modest living in semi-obscurity. My brother is one of the latter, and his day-to-day is pretty stressful.
Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Nintendo Switch
Nintendo's much-speculated-about next console has had its official reveal – so we can all stop making shit up, now.
I Went Riding with the Reaper Lords, Grand Theft Auto’s Biggest Motorcycle Club
And on the way I learned some lessons in respect, humility and brotherhood. Because for these players, this is more than just a game.
Why 2006’s ‘Urban Chaos: Riot Response’ is 2016’s Most Relevant Police Video Game
We speak to one of the makers of Rocksteady's pre-Arkham game, which cast the player as a police officer using maximum force to get the job done.
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.
VICE Gaming’s First Impressions of PlayStation VR
Mike Diver and Austin Walker discuss the pros and cons of Sony's imminently available virtual reality headset for the PS4.
The Student Has Become the Master: Why Yakuza Is Better Than Shenmue
SEGA has produced two of the finest adventure series of all time – but it's only right, now, that we recognise Yakuza has surpassed the iconic Shenmue.
How the Creators of 'Westworld' Built a Violent World of Robot Cowboys
We talked to 'Westworld' showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy about bringing their expansive futuristic vision to life.
Listen to Episode Nine of the VICE Gaming Podcast
We're joined by Roll7's John Ribbins, designer of the award-winning OlliOlli, and writer Kate Gray to talk video games and human hand lamination. Obviously.
How Virtual Reality Is Revolutionising Clinical Therapy and Treatment Rehabilitation
We spoke to the director of medical virtual reality at the Institute for Creative Technologies to learn how gaming hardware is helping with PTSD and more.
How VR Video Games Could Change Our Minds
VICE explores the therapeutic potential and psychological risks that come with the emerging world of virtual reality gaming.
In Defence 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.