Features
Genre lists, interviews, and deep-dive features about video games.
GTA’s Lazlow and Dan Houser imagine a future without Rockstar
A Better Paradise review: a fascinating look inside the twisted mind of Dan Houser
As We Descend hands-on preview: A strategy game fan’s Slay the Spire
Interview: Early Access, the changing landscape of indie game launches, and the return of the demo
How thatgamecompany helped forge the cozy game genre
10 best cozy games that aren't farming sims
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A candid chat about video games and hate campaigns with Abubakar Salim
The stories behind some of the last words and epitaphs in Honkai: Star Rail’s Dragonbone City
Endless Legend 2 hands-on preview: A robust successor
Wildgate delivers exciting Sea of Thieves shenanigans in space
Wildgate’s Jason Chayes and Dustin Browder on going indie, the game dev honor code, and giant space dragons
Swinging a baseball bat against destiny with Honkai: Star Rail’s Chengnan An
Honkai: Star Rail lead designer Chengnan An talks about the game’s evolution and current challenges.
Tray Racers Review: A Laid-Back, Playful Racer for Short Bursts of Fun
Surf the Sands in Tray Racers, Coming to Steam Next Fest
We’ve all had a friend who’s the absolute worst to play against in Mario Kart. They’ve got all the courses memorized like a sixth grader studying for a spelling
Tribes of Midgard: Witch Saga: Hel Hath No Fury Like a Viking Scorned
Tribes of Midgard’s fourth season, Witch Saga, launches today across all platforms. A brand new Ancient has arrived to terrorize Midgard, with players once agai
Two Point Campus: Space Academy Review: Set Phasers to Fun!
You’ve revitalized every campus. Turned each one into a potpourri of bizarre courses, bedraggled students and cult-like behavior (praise the Orb!). Where do you go from there?
Do Accessibility Controllers Provide Genuine Inclusion?
Accessibility in gaming begins at controllers, and the market is full of options — but lacking customization, high prices and more can limit players' options.
Hiboka is a Malagasy Folk Horror Journey to the Heart of Grief
Get Good or De-Rez Trying in The Last Hero of Nostalgaia
Convenience Trumps Charm in Animal Crossing-Inspired Hokko Life
Valorant Pros Talk Bringing Split Back to the Map Pool
Metal: Hellsinger Review: A Devilishly Fun But Fleeting Rhythm Shooter
Short, Sweet, But Little to Complete in Kaichu — The Kaiju Dating Sim
Comfortable On Shaky Ground: The Oral History of Project+ Part 3
Part three in the story of the renegade mod that transformed Super Smash Bros. Brawl from travesty to tournament classic, told by the community that adores it.
Just Ones and Zeros: A Parent's Role in Navigating Video Game Violence
Video games have often been accused of promoting violence, but intergenerational co-play may provide the opposite: an education in anti-violence.
The Floor Fell Out: The Oral History of Project+ Part 2
Part two in the story of the renegade mod that transformed Super Smash Bros. Brawl from travesty to tournament classic, told by the community that adores it.
Reconstructed in God's Image: The Oral History of Project+ Part 1
The story of the renegade mod that transformed Super Smash Bros. Brawl from travesty to tournament classic, told by the community that adores it.
Two Point Campus Graduates at the Top of the Class
College can be a time of self-discovery and personal turmoil. For many, it’s where we start to understand who we are and where we’re going, experiencing plenty. Our review of Two Point Campus.
South of the Circle Offers Quality Storytelling But Frosty Execution
South of the Circle tells a compelling tale, but its conclusion undercuts its dramatic effect.