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Marvel’s Avengers could be a comic nerd’s dream—but I have two big worries

Each hero feels distinct and plays true to their powers. It’s the game around them I’m not sold on yet.
The Last of Us Part II: How to easily find every collectible

A few easy tricks will help you find all the collectibles without ever needing to use a walkthrough.
The Last of Us Part II “So Great and Small” trophy guide

An illustrated guide on how to find a very familiar ring on Ellie’s adventure.
The Last of Us Part II “Relic of the Sages” trophy guide

Consider this guide a precursor to earning the trophy.
A Pandemic,
Seen From Rainbow Road

To cope with quarantine, I organized an international Mario Kart group. It’s offered a unique insight into the world in the time of COVID-19.
The Battleborn Die-hards Staring Down Extinction

Mourning the end of FPS, hobby-grade coop campaign, genre-blended, multi-mode competitive e-sports, meta-growth, choice plus epic heroes.
Remaking the Past: Final Fantasy VII and the Psychology of Nostalgia

Final Fantasy VII’s rereleases, remasters, and remakes allow our past experiences to be sold back to us, offering us the promise to relive our fondest gaming memories once again.
The Joystick Is Mightier Than the Sword

History and video games aren’t in opposition—they’re fighting on the same team.
These Super Mario Maker Level Designers Have Elevated Trolling Into an Artform

They’ve developed their own jargon and written 80-page guides, all to make you suffer in hilarious ways.
The Death, and Future Rebirth, of
A Life Well Wasted

Robert Ashley’s standout gaming podcast has more stories to tell.
Meet the GIF Makers Who Craft Art out of Pinpoint Gameplay

In an era where hours-long gaming streams are the norm, these artisans spend their time editing together a perfect 15 seconds of pulse-pounding combat.
The Doom Multiplayer Fans Still Ripping and Tearing 25 Years Later

Turns out it was already eternal.