Video Games
I’ll Never Love Another Console Like I Loved The Nintendo GameCube
It didn't sell as strongly as the N64 or the Wii, but for many, the GameCube was its maker's most essential system.
Why We Returned ‘No Man’s Sky’
We asked five paying customers what made them return the not-so-infinite possibilities of the massively hyped video game.
‘Pro Evo 2017’ Shows That the Beautiful Game Can Play Dirty
Konami's kicking sim will forever remain the underdog versus FIFA, but there's a lot to be said for its purity and physical punch.
‘Battlefield 1’ Is Good, But ‘Overwatch’ Is Still the Only Online Shooter I Need
I want to win in Blizzard's game because I actually care what happens to the characters, a feeling that no other FPS multiplayer has ever given me.
How the Abstraction of ‘RimWorld’ Highlights Real-Life Medical and Moral Dilemmas
How much is that kidney in the window?
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.
How Screen Addiction Is Damaging Children's Brains
"I've worked with hundreds of heroin addicts and crystal meth addicts, and what I can say is that it's easier to treat a heroin addict than a true screen addict."
‘Abzû’ Is the Stress-Free Video Game Our Frantic Lives Need Right Now
Giant Squid's diving simulator does little that's truly original, but its art and music combine for the most wonderful escape from reality.
Congratulations Niantic, You’ve Broken ‘Pokémon Go’
The decision to shut down the monster-tracking Pokévision has left players aimless, and angry.
How Pokémon Would Probably Have Sex: An Investigation
An evolutionary biologist explains that yes, a lot of Pokémon would probably have dicks.
I Played 'Pokémon Go' Without a Phone
I can't download the app, but that didn't stop me having a Poke adventure of my own.