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The 'Mario + Rabbids' Donkey Kong DLC Is More of an Already Great Thing
‘Donkey Kong Adventure’ is a further exploration of things the core game does so well.
In Pursuit of the Perfect Sherlock Holmes
Holmes is an endlessly adapted and adaptable character, but sometimes there's a version that just feels exactly like what you want.
Hey, Xbox Nerds, This Is Your Reminder to Play 'Nier: Automata'
There is no grand message behind this. It’s on Xbox One now. Play it.
OnRush is Letting Me Relive my Glory Days as a Racer
Codemasters' unconventional racer is fresh, fast, and unexpectedly resonant.
When Being Terrible at a Game Is the Most Compelling Way to Play
With repeated losses and defeats, sometimes the idea of improving becomes the main attraction.
The Bad Jokes Games Rely on Are Worse Than No Humor at All
An out-of-place throwaway gag might break the mood, but if a laugh isn't earned, is it any good?
Do Let's Plays and Streams Keep You From Buying Single-Player Games?
Hand-wringing over streaming culture sounds a lot like the hand-wringing over piracy.
'Hereditary' is a Very Scary Movie About Not Believing Women
Yeah, it's about death and trauma and possession, but it's also very much about men not listening to women when something is up.
'Jessica Jones' Season Two Is Wonderful Because it’s Messy
Eschewing the traditional superhero structure for a show about damaged people doing their best, 'Jessica Jones' is ahead of the curve.
There’s Nothing Wrong About Breaking Games With Cheap Strategies. It’s Fun.
The Grasshopper was always a good weapon in BattleTech, but it took some good drops and utter shamelessness to make it a great one.
Classic Games Would Be More Fun If They Copied Mega Man's "Rewind" Feature
You still need to jump, dodge, and attack to survive, but it strips away some old school bullshit.
'Hackers' Still Feels Like the Perfect 90s Film
The visuals, fashion, characters and subtext of 'Hackers' are so much fun to go back to.