Austin Walker
Austin Walker is Editor-in-Chief of Waypoint and an erstwhile academic. He writes about the intersection of games, culture, labor, and community.
One of Apple Arcade's Biggest Games is a Square Enix RPG That's Real Bad
'Various Daylife' is a different value proposition for Apple Arcade: feeling blessed you didn't waste money buying it.
'What the Golf' Is WarioWare With Frickin' Golf Clubs
It may technically be a "golf game," but 'What the Golf' does not care what you think it is. 'What the Golf' does what it wants, and it's one of this year's funniest games.
'Code Vein' Injects Anime Into the Heart of Dark Souls
It's has its issues, but it's also basically Hot and Sad Vampire Simulator 2019.
Apple Arcade Promises Games Anywhere and on Any Device. It (Mostly) Works.
It's not a seamless transition from an iPhone to an Apple TV, or from a touch-based interface to a controller. And cloud saves are a problem.
Waypoint Radio Discusses Gaming's Latest Subscription Service, Apple Arcade
When it comes to developers getting paid, we don't know what we don't know.
It’s Hard to Use Apple Arcade Without Wondering How Developers Will Be Paid
If “engagement” and “time spent” are the metrics of success, won’t that just lead people to make games that encourage it?
Sony Drops First Look at 'Last of Us II' With Violent Gameplay Trailer
Sony revealed a February release date and first gameplay footage for the ‘Last of Us’ sequel during today’s State of Play.
'Grindstone' Is a Perfect Puzzler to Showcase Apple Arcade's Promise
In another world, 'Grindstone' is a cool idea undercut by frustrating and intrusive microtransactions. Here, you're allowed to focus on the game. What a concept!
'Untitled Goose Game' Is Like Playing Hitman... as a Goose
You're not just a goose. You're a wrench in the gears of the world.
'Mindhunter' Is More Than Just an Uncritical Love Letter to the FBI
A nuanced look at how the bureaucratic sausage gets made.
'Link’s Awakening' Is an Excellent Update of a 90s Video Game, Warts ‘n All
A new coat of paint and a lovely story, but it's also worth remembering this was designed in the early 90s for the Game Boy.
'Sayonara Wild Hearts' Is a Brilliant, Beautiful Celebration of Pop Music
The interactive album, a 'Rez' for pop fans, is a platformer, a racing game, a shooter. It’s whatever it wants to be, whenever it wants to be.