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I’ll Never Love Another Console Like I Loved the PlayStation 3
The games of the PS3 era were special in many ways, but also showcased a lot of the medium's shortcomings, ones that gaming is only beginning to deal with.
I’ll Never Love Another Console Like I Loved the PlayStation 3
The games of the PS3 era were special in many ways, but also showcased a lot of the medium's shortcomings, ones that gaming is only beginning to deal with.
'System Shock,' the Cyberpunk Predecessor to 'BioShock,' Gets Remastered
The horrifying tale of an evil AI is back in higher resolution and with better controls and bug fixes.
Outer Space and Underwater: On the Dark Worlds of ‘System Shock 2’ and ‘BioShock’
The 1999 sci-fi shocker and its spiritual sequel nail their atmospheres perfectly—and the blackness that surrounds them is a vital ingredient.
A Dozen Xbox 360 Games That Definitely Don’t Suck in 2015
With the Xbox One promising more backwards compatibility and the Xbox 360 turning ten, here are 12 games that you need to play, today.
Why Can't I Finish a Damn Video Game?
Rarely do I see the conclusion of a story-driven game. I'm hardly alone.
How Gaming Can Remind Us What Our Brains Are Capable Of
I conducted a not-very-scientific experiment on myself to test hypotheses on how games affect attention span.
‘Bloodborne’ Is Merely the Latest Example of Humanity’s Habit of Sucking at Life
Here we are, with this amazing planet, and all we're doing is screwing it up—a habit reflected in the video games we play.
What Video Game Morality Says About You
Is it OK to be the bad guy when you're not really a bad guy? Or does playing evil reveal a dark side that you never recognized before?
What Video Game Morality Says About You
Is it OK to be the bad guy when you're not really a bad guy? Or does playing evil reveal a dark side that you never recognized before?
These Are the Things You Will Probably Only Ever Do in Video Games
Leave an audio log? Flirt outrageously with everyone? Strafe? There are some gaming actions that should never cross over into our realities.
Why ‘BioShock 2’ Is the Best ‘BioShock’
From its grotesque take on "dadification" to its aching and impossible altruism, the second BioShock is a monster that warrants re-evaluation.