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What It's Like to Launch a Game So Popular That Nobody Can Play It
The origin story of the latest (and super popular) battle royale game.
A Battlefield for Everyone, But Rarely at the Same Time
At its best, DICE's latest achieves moments of greatness, but it struggles to sustain them.
Konami’s ‘ISS’ and ‘Pro Evo’ are the Football Games That Defined My Youth
Before 'FIFA' rose to dominance, 'International Superstar Soccer' and 'Pro Evo' reigned supreme amongst console football games. How times have changed.
'Empires of EVE' Creator's New Podcast Tells Online Gaming's Lost Stories
'The Secret Lives of Virtual Worlds' aims to bring to life the personal histories of online communities.
The Haunted 'NHL 12' Multiplayer Ladder and the Ice That Tilted into Hell
For a Canucks fan, there is no escaping the ghosts and demons of the team's cursed history, not even in a video game.
Disney Revives Beloved 'Battlefront II' As New, Shiny Version Enters Beta
As they try to play on new servers, fans are remembering just how much they loved old-school Battlefront, and how much they didn't love DICE's version.
With 'Destiny 2' the Crucible Is More Approachable, But Less Interesting
Is there such a thing as encouraging too much teamwork?
'Destiny 2' Is Better with Friends
Despite having the option to play the story campaign and the rest of the game alone, I’d much rather do it with friends.
Why a Funny 'Battlegrounds' Strategy Could Also Get You Banned
It's supposed to be you against 99 other people, but sometimes, it makes more sense to work together. Bad news: it's against the rules.
The Multiplayer Mode of ‘DOOM’ Almost Never Happened
Well, it was certainly a panicked, last-moment addition. But it all worked out OK, John Romero remembers.