Postscript
'Welcome to Bummertown' Tells a Pointed Joke About Game Development
Metafictional narratives in games could help bridge the gap between the conditions facing creators and their audience's expectations.
'Arena' May Be The Future Of 'Magic' But It Runs From Its History
'Arena' has made 'Magic' as easy to enjoy as 'Hearthstone' but a streamlined format comes at a price.
'The Favourite' is a Masterful Study of Gamesmanship and Power
I wasn’t prepared for a horror story about two women playing a conceptual tennis game against each other in the royal court.
'Apex Legends' Knows Its Genre Is a Winner-Take-All Fight for Attention
Respawn's battle royale is the latest winner in a marketplace survival game that is always speeding up.
'Unavowed' is an Urban Fantasy That Gives Me Hope for the Genre
The genre has never been my favorite, but Wadjet Eye's adventure has me seeing it with new eyes.
'Kingdom Hearts III' Has Great Storytelling, No Matter How Silly the Tale
The series may get ragged on for bombastic lore, but the third game ends in a satisfying way.
The Idea of a "Good Ending" Is One of the Bleakest Parts of 'Metro Exodus'
The latest in the apocalyptic shooter series has us looking at long, slow violence on a world that needs much more.
'Final Fantasy VIII' Was Too Honest and Unsettling to be Beloved
Despite its contemporary success, 'FFVIII' has never had the popular legacy it deserved. But why?
‘Art Sqool’ Is a Game About Following Your Passion in an Exploitative World
Wait, shit, is this a scam?
'The Colonists' Is a Cute, Rewarding, and Dystopian Space Exploration Game
Look on my throughput and despair.
The Wildest Ride in 'Parkitect' is Predatory Lending
'Parkitect' is a game about making cool theme park rides, and trying not to go underwater financing them.