Review
Resogun is shiny but it is not new
Sort of like Regis Philbin’s face, really.
Dan Solberg
Review
Need For Speed Rivals turned me into a feckless asshole
It’ll do the same to you, too.
Review
The PlayStation 4: A Review in Four Parts
Shiny. Pointy. New.
Article
Inside Tiny Brains, the tiniest PS4 game so far
It’s like David riding Goliath’s back, because they’re buds now.
Review
Lilly Looking Through is a flight of fancy that keeps you wondering
The view is nice through the looking glass.
Article
How an artist turned Shadow of the Colossus into a rumination on chance
Also involved: a couple of houseplants, some incense, and John Cage.
Article
Are haunted houses the original horror videogames?
NYC’s Nightmare: Killers2 makes a compelling case.
Review
The Stanley Parable Review: A Review of The Stanley Parable
Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Article
How The Walking Dead uses big data to make life-or-death decisions
Telltale Games mines decision-making numbers to change the player experience and the narrative itself.
Profile
Inside the videogame version of the Marina Abramovic Institute
How an art-world superstar got interested in indie games.
Article
How the magic sounds of Proteus are making their way into the real world
Ever since the Walkman, ordinary people have had the ability to soundtrack their lives. You can play familiar music to reinforce or change your mood, music that either fits the tone and speed of your situation or is purposefully set against it. Earbud listeners can seek solace in this private musica
Article
Why those animations in Ocarina of Time are signs of classical beauty.
Ever notice those non-playable characters that seem to just watch you while you play Legend of Zelda? They are totally important and closer to the Renaissance than anyone could imagine.