Opinions & Analysis
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…
How I learned to stop worrying, and be an optimistic nihilist
What's the meaning of life? What comes after death? For us, at least some answers can be found in the…
The best vampire video games of all time
If you're looking for some vampire goodness ahead of Redfall's release, check out these excellent vampire video games.
The best Sims 4 expansion packs for beginners
If you're new to the world of The Sims 4, these are the essential expansion packs you'll need to enjoy…
The Videogame Industry Does Not Exist, says Brendan Keogh
The Australian games researcher urges us to reconsider our understanding of the games industry landscape in his book.
'Kabaret' is a slow dance with the devil within us
Kabaret forces Southeast Asians to reckon with their uncomfortable history, a vision of the region presented without rose-tinted glasses.