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As Game Budgets Balloon, Indie Devs Learn to Work Smarter
The creators behind Outer Wilds, Observation, and Void Bastards on getting more for less.
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Escaping the Inescapable
Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and the self-care of nostalgic gaming.
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The Hidden Cost of Negative Game Reviews
In the era of Metacritic and lengthy YouTube thinkpieces, it’s easy to assume that negative reviews can have a major impact on a game’s success. We’ve all anticipated a game, perhaps even succumbed to the hype, just to see it get dragged on the internet upon release. The big red number looms mythologically large in…
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The Biggest Threat to Stadia Might Be Google’s Own History
The tech giant’s record of killing products gives consumers reason to doubt the future of their game libraries.
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What It’s Really Like to Be a QA Tester
QA is one of the most vital jobs in game development. For many workers, it’s also the worst.
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The Surprising Allure of Vintage Gaming Tees
That ratty old shirt in the back of your closet could be someone’s grail.
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The Origins of Awesome Games Done Quick
From mom’s basement to fundraising juggernaut in record time.
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In Narrative Adventure Games, Even False Choices Have a Real Impact
The minds behind Life Is Strange, Until Dawn, and Man of Medan set the stage for players to take control over their stories.
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The Uncertain Future of Video Game History
Preservationists are trying to save gaming’s past—but it’s the future they need to worry about.
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Mind the Net: The Fanatical Goalies of EA Sports NHL
Goaltender is the most challenging position in EA’s hockey sim, but even the best players remain largely unsung in the esports world.
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Inside the Magic of Matchmaking
Keeping you out of Elo hell is more complicated than you might think.
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Rebuilding After the Fallout
How the most dedicated fans worked to salvage Fallout 76.