Opinions & Analysis

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Is Still Legendary, 20 Years Later
Star Wars: KOTOR was one of the biggest and most melodramatic games in the early 2000s, with the game paving…

On Warframe, Cosmic Horror, and Faustian Pacts with the Old Ones
Digital Extreme's free-to-play space ninja game Warframe is the best representation of the Cosmic Horror genre, argues Percy Ranson.

Gacha Gaming - The Good, the Bad, and the Bankrupt
Since Genshin Impact, 'gacha' games are becoming ever more prevalent in the West. But what makes them attractive? And aren't…

Super Mario RPG remake will reintroduce the best Yoshi
The Super Mario RPG remake will shine a light on one of the franchise's most underrated characters.

The Elder Scrolls Online should live forever
The Elder Scrolls Online will end one day – but its lore, characters, and history should live on.

Why do we stay loyal to the same games, decades later?
People who play games are content to invest countless hours into the same kinds of experiences over their lifetime. Why aren’t…

Remedy's Quantum Break may contain major Alan Wake 2 spoilers
Alan Wake 2 was first teased in Quantum Break, with a trailer that reveals major plot details.

Finding hope in city-building games set on giant creatures
How city building games set on large creatures explore ideas of interconnection and survival.

Bratz, 'Bimbo Feminism', and empowering girls with games
The return of Bratz video games is a welcome restoration of playful femininity and ambition, that caters to a young…

Choosing the best worst path – A 'Night in the Woods' retrospective
We reflect on how Night in the Woods forces players to empathise with people who are not them in its…