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Illustration of Link in Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Is One of Nintendo’s Best Remasters Yet

The original game has a special place in the hearts of fans, and although the update hasn't completely fixed problems like drifting motion controls, it is undoubtedly an improvement.…

August 4, 2021

An illustration of Link from The Legend of Zelda. (Illustration by Kati Dean, Chapman University)

What Secrets Has the Zelda Franchise Revealed for the Breath of the Wild Sequel?

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

Two years after the release of the video game's first teaser, Nintendo dropped a second trailer that unearths more of its features.…

July 2, 2021

The ‘Breath of the Wild’ Story Is the Culmination of the Many ‘Zelda’ Timelines

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

Nintendo's famous franchise has a complicated order of events split into separate timelines. The open-world game released in 2017 is just another addition.…

November 13, 2020

What We Know About The Next ‘Zelda’ Game After E3

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

What does the future hold for Zelda and Link?…

June 23, 2019

‘The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening’ Is Being Remade, and the Stakes Are High

Amanda Pfender, Gateway Technical College

Let's hope it does its '90s predecessors justice.…

March 16, 2019

The Legend of Zelda Symphony: Awash in the Musk of a Thousand Titillated Fans

August Wright, College of Charleston

The Zelda Symphony was an experience I was psyched for, but ultimately, the fans did a great job of dulling its beauty.…

November 20, 2016

Brain listening to music on headphones in studying environment.

Background Bops: Why We Need Music to Focus

Mark StenbergandNatalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Have you ever noticed that you tend to clean faster or more efficiently when you have music on? Some people love 80s rock, others love lo-fi. What is it about music that constantly draws people…

April 20, 2024

Worthikids, Louie Zong and the YouTube Renaissance Man

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

The internet age has given rise to a new type of multi-hyphenate independent artist, like Worthikids and Louie Zong.…

March 11, 2024

A young woman in hunter's garb with red hair stands stoically against a jungle background, clutching an aquamarine orb decked in gold ornamentation. She is surrounded by a trio of green monkeys with excited (and perhaps sadistic) looks on their faces, two of them holding hunting rifles while the third looks forward menacingly. As the quartet are arranged against the skyline, a field of golden grain sprouts up around their feet.

How Palworld is a Necessary Evil

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

PalWorld, the creature-catching game taking the internet by storm, takes a new needed spin on classic creature-catching games.…

February 20, 2024

In this article about Groundhog Day, a groundhog peaks its head out of a hole in the ground.

The Repetition of the “Groundhog Day” Story

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

A strangely specific plot device that keeps reappearing…

September 4, 2023

7 Best Single-Player Video Games

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

In light of the success of Stray, here are several other solo story games for your gaming pleasure.…

September 12, 2022

In an article about the newest Xenoblade Chronicles game, an illustration of the game cover

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Sets the Bar High for RPGs

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

Monolith Soft’s latest and greatest game should serve as an example for all roleplaying games.…

August 28, 2022

What Do the Video Games You Play Say About You?

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

All gamers have a reason to game, and Quantic Foundry’s test can reveal those motivations.…

April 27, 2022

in article about video game adaptations, a screenshot from Super Mario Bros.

Hollywood Video Game Adaptations Are Returning to the Big Screen, But Why?

April Parker

It really seems that they're everywhere these days.…

March 14, 2022

Illustration of a Pokémon trainer hiking towards a mountain in scenic Pokémon: Legends Arceus

Pokémon: Legends Arceus Is a Definite Standout Compared to Previous Titles

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The newest addition to the franchise lives up to the hype. It’s hard to put down and shows what an open-world Pokémon game can look like.…

March 8, 2022

Pokemon trainer holding a Pikachu with angry fan in the background

Older Pokémon Fans Should Stop Asking for a Game Just for Adults

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

While the franchise is primarily targeted toward children, grown-up players want something just for them. Here's why that's probably never going to happen.…

February 13, 2022

in an article about mobile gaming, a screenshot from Genshin Impact

From Snake to Genshin Impact, Mobile Gaming Is All Grown Up

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

It used to be that the games on your smartphone paled in comparison to PC and console games. Lately, however, they've been catching up.…

February 3, 2022

A Comprehensive History of the Pokémon Franchise in Honor of Its 25th Anniversary

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The groundbreaking video game series proves that it still looks good at 25 by rolling out games that offer new perspectives on the beloved Sinnoh region.…

October 17, 2021

Illustration of player in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Will Offer a Breath of Fresh Air for Fans

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

While the anticipated game possesses clear similarities to other games within the Nintendo franchise, it will be introducing many new aspects to enrich the player's experience.…

August 31, 2021

An illustration of a monster from Monster Hunter Stories 2.

A Newcomer’s Review of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

With its beautifully rendered animation and seamless, easy-to-understand combat mechanics, the newly released RPG is an impeccable spinoff sequel.…

July 23, 2021

An image of a video game controller for an article about E3

The 2021 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Was Overblown and Underwhelming

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

This year's disappointing new video game releases and hardware promotions provide further evidence of the conference’s slow decline.…

July 4, 2021

Is the Nintendo Switch Still a Worthwhile Purchase?

Michael Boland, DePaul University

In light of rumblings over the possibility of a new console release from the gaming giant, some might be scared to buy the gaming company's most recent console.…

May 11, 2021

A screenshot from the Nintendo game Fortune Street.

Nintendo’s Fortune Street Is an Underrated Masterpiece

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

The often forgotten video game has similarities to Monopoly, but adds a twist that makes it a whole new strategy game.…

January 8, 2021

Nintendo Switch. (Illustration by Marlowe Pody, Rhode Island School of Design)

The 10 Best Nintendo Switch Games So Far

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

As the portable console enters its fourth year, its popularity is only skyrocketing, so we’re counting down the best games it has to offer.…

December 24, 2020

Pokémon. (Illustration by Melchisedech Quagrainie, Columbia College Chicago)

5 Ways To Improve the Pokémon Video Game Series on Its 25th Anniversary

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

As the hit franchise nears its quarter-of-a-century milestone, there are many steps Game Freak can take to bring this beloved series to the next level.…

December 12, 2020