Steven T. Wright
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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.
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The Doom Multiplayer Fans Still Ripping and Tearing 25 Years Later
Turns out it was already eternal.
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Against the Hegemony of Hit Points
Games don’t necessarily need less violence—but they do need more varied approaches.
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Call of Duty, Gaming’s Biggest Institution, Is Still Searching for an Identity
More than a decade after Modern Warfare, even the series’ biggest fans see a confused history and uncertain future.
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Forget Lord of the Rings—The Witcher III Should Be the New Standard for Fantasy
Toss a coin to your Witcher.
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Extra Ball: How Visual Pinball Wizards Bring Back the Classics
For this community of enthusiasts, preserving pinball history in virtual form is an intensive—and legally gray—labor of love.
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“It Feels Like Home”: The Shenmue Tourists Making the Yokosuka Pilgrimage
In an unassuming corner of Japan, superfans of Yu Suzuki’s series pay homage with bomber jackets and goofy kung fu.
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Goonieswave: The Rise of Kids-on-Bikes Games
There’s more to the trend than simple nostalgia.
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How Fangamer Leveled Up Gaming Merch
From less-than-authorized to partnering with the biggest brands around.
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Video Game Ladders Suck. Here’s Why that Matters
The jump from 2D to 3D put video game ladders in a weird place, and they’re only now getting better.
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Cyrille Imbert, the Man Who Brings Gaming’s Past Back to Life
The Dotemu CEO on the challenges and rewards of resurrecting old games and franchises.
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Returning to Destiny 2 After Years Away Is Strange yet All Too Familiar
When nearly every big game is a service, what does it mean to take a break?