Gardening video games are a wonderful way to celebrate spring from the comfort of the great indoors. Sure, I’ll go touch grass every now and then, but it’s entertaining to…
Tag: Culture / Video Games
In Dot’s Home, Your Choices Are Often Illusions
“What are the consequential choices people are faced with that a player could get and understand and lead them to think about it in their own lives or to interrogate…
This Is How It Feels to Build a Video Game and Watch It Die
Rautalahti stressed the value of digital preservation, although he sees fans and institutions like the Internet Archive as being more probable saviors than developers. “It really would be worthwhile to…
Pakistani Gamers Want a Seat at the Table
At a Medal of Honor tournament in Islamabad, Pakistan, an exasperated gamer stands up from his computer and demands that the player who keeps sniping him speak up. “Who is…
EA Sports and FIFA Officially Split Up After 30 Years
EA Sports announced Tuesday that the soccer title it publishes in 2023 would be part of the new EA Sports FC brand, doing away with the FIFA name the series…
Hockey Star Zach Hyman Has Made Esports His Off-Ice Hustle
Growing up in Toronto, Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman and his four younger brothers bonded over games—basketball, soccer, and ball hockey outside, ice hockey at local arenas, and whatever Mario…
The Best Games Have the Smartest Learning Curves
It seems like nothing is more controversial in the gaming world than difficulty. Everyone has a strong opinion on the topic, usually falling along one of two lines: One, that…
The Best Xbox Game Pass Games, From Tunic to Dead Space
As an avid gamer, I’ve held on to my Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription even when other services received the chop. With more than 100 titles and regular additions, I’m…
PlayStation Plus Is Changing. Here’s What You Need to Know
Aside from the cumbersome names, this is a welcome simplification of Sony’s offerings. But it’s not without shortcomings. Some games are only available via streaming, which is something you’ll have…
I Played Halo With My Spouse 17 Years After We Almost Broke Up Over It
If you’ve been with your partner for long enough, you don’t even need to hear them clear their throat before you know they’re about to speak. After I clicked on…