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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.
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.
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.
Talking Places in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Sekiro’s environments say more about their inhabitants than words ever could.
Inside the Magic of Matchmaking

Keeping you out of Elo hell is more complicated than you might think.
Rebuilding After the Fallout

How the most dedicated fans worked to salvage Fallout 76.
Recovering Hearts: The Games Challenging Mental Health Stigmas

“It’s okay to not be okay.”
“The Most Obvious Way in the Universe”

I asked free soloist Austin Howell to weigh in on virtual climbing. Then he fell to his death.
A Plague Tale: Innocence Is the Anti–Assassin’s Creed

A Plague Tale: Innocence proves there’s more than one way to tell a story about grand historical events in video game form.
Save the (Release) Date

Video game release dates seem at times like a black art. We hear dates like “Q1 2021” or “October 25th” bandied around and try to guess what they mean for a game’s development. Does a delay spell trouble behind the scenes? Is there some weird logic behind a launch that goes up against a hotly…
Sneaky Good: Looking Back on the Burger King Advergames

How did a creepy burger chain mascot become a part of gaming history? It’s a Whopper of a story.
Alex Hutchinson’s Pioneer Spirit

The Assassin’s Creed III and Far Cry 4 director opens up about the “Greek torture” of his last days at Ubisoft, how he got his start, and where he’s going next.