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Why Are Video Games Getting so Expensive?

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Prices continue to rise with the release of new consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. How high can they go until players are fed up?…

November 16, 2021

Haunted Chocolatier: ConcernedApe’s Exciting New Video Game Announcement

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

The well-known RPG developer recently introduced his latest project, which is highly reminiscent of its beyond-charming predecessor, Stardew Valley.…

November 11, 2021

Your Guide to the Marvel Video Game Renaissance

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Upcoming releases and updates to old games mean that fans have a lot to be happy about.…

October 3, 2021

‘Mortal Kombat’ Is Another Video Game to Movie Adaptation Gone Wrong

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The 2021 adaptation of the classic fighting game series shows that Hollywood hasn’t learned from its past failures in bringing these games to the big screen.…

June 13, 2021

‘Mortal Kombat’ Could Be the Video Game Movie Comeback of the Year

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

After decades of silence, the video game series has released an exciting and violent preview for an upcoming action film.…

March 4, 2021

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

3 Apocalyptic-Themed Video Games Perfect for the Pandemic

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

In such chaotic times, playing games that involve the end of the world feels appropriate.…

December 7, 2020

Why Couch Co-op Multiplayer Is Still the Best Way To Play Video Games

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

Especially now during a pandemic, gamers shouldn't take for granted the social benefits the act of playing with their friends provided.…

August 25, 2020

3 Video Essayists Who Offer a Deeper Look at Video Games

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Compared to other art forms, video games remain relatively unexamined. These three YouTube creators, however, are working to change that.…

August 21, 2020

Rumored Reboot of the Batman Arkham Video Game Series Excites Fans

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Rocksteady’s critically-acclaimed franchise supposedly ended in 2015, but all indications point to another installment on the horizon.…

July 20, 2020

‘The Last of Us Part II’ Masterfully Reinvents the Narrative-Driven Video Game

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Countless franchises create characters an audience will admire. What happens when a player is forced to question the motives of a beloved protagonist?…

July 9, 2020

The Most Influential Video Game Franchises of the Past 10 Years

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

We started off with a bang and now we’re back to our roots.…

December 15, 2019

The Game Awards 2019 Show That Video Games Are Art Too

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

The Oscars of gaming is giving this medium the recognition that it deserves.…

November 25, 2019

Google Stadia Is an Unfortunate Attempt at Video Game Streaming

Brendan Bell, Towson University

Lag and the inability to download games is really hampering the tech giant's foray into cloud gaming services.…

November 25, 2019

2019 Is the Year of Awful Annual Video Game Releases From 2K Games

Brendan Bell, Towson University

Games like 'NBA 2K20' and 'WWE 2K20' are pursuing profit at the expense of actual, quality gameplay.…

October 28, 2019

7 Co-Op Video Games You Should Play on Date Night

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Defeat the boss level with bae at your side.…

October 18, 2019

8 Video Game Drinking Games to Try Out

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

Take a shot every time your character dies.…

August 10, 2019

‘The Witness’: The Best Video Game You’ll Hate to Play

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

It's a puzzling game, I'll tell you that.…

August 5, 2019

5 Video Games to Get You Through the Dog Days of Summer

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

These titles might not have made headlines, but they steal the stage with righteous storytelling and immersive gameplay.…

July 23, 2019

So You Want To Write A Video Game: College Edition

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Start your writing in the virtual realm while navigating the reality of the semester.…

July 5, 2019

8-Bit Music Theory: Teaching Music Theory Through Video Games

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

You'll never look at video games the same.…

June 28, 2019

Why Video Games Are the Future of the Gambling Industry

Mark Stenberg

By combining the thrill of sports-betting with the accessibility of gaming, the industry has created a product with massive appeal.…

May 20, 2019

Looking for Hilariously Overwrought Film and Video Game Theories? Matthew Patrick’s Your Man

Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University

The YouTuber's wild hypotheses are just believable enough to work.…

April 15, 2019

The ‘Nancy Drew’ Video Games Need to Shake Their White Savior Complex, and Fast

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

The games are great for solving mysteries and puzzles, but not so great for other things.…

April 2, 2019

The Lore and Esoterica of the Video Game Universe, ‘Unraveled’

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

The YouTube series presents video-game worlds as conspiracy theory, making far-flung gaming information funny and interesting.…

March 12, 2019

In ‘The History of Games,’ the Social Evolution of Video Games Unfolds

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The Gamespot series is an illuminating glimpse into how much the industry has changed in the last decade.…

January 16, 2019

4 Exciting Video Games Coming Out in 2019

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Controllers at the ready.…

January 8, 2019

These Were the 5 Best Video Games of 2018

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

It's been a banner year for video games.…

January 2, 2019

The Top 4 Horror Video Games of 2018

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

It's been a good year for scary video games.…

November 14, 2018

Companion Apps Might Change the Way We Play Video Games

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Done well, they can vastly improve the gaming experience, so why aren't companion apps everywhere?…

October 30, 2018