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illustration of diversity space tool from blizzard

Blizzard’s ‘Diversity Space Tool’ Causes More Problems Than It Solves

In a world where equality is a priority, one video game company completely crashes and burns when it tries to come up with a formula for representation.…

June 8, 2022

In an article about ConcernedApe, a drawing of Stardew Valley's game screen is shown.

Stardew Valley and ConcernedApe Have Blazed a Trail for Small-Time Indie Developers Everywhere

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The popular developer proves that solo development success is possible with his video game based on Harvest Moon.…

June 5, 2022

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Why the Activision Blizzard Lawsuit Settlement Is Not Enough

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Even as the video game company struggles under the weight of multiple civil lawsuits, more still needs to be done to pressure the gaming industry into addressing ongoing sexually discriminatory business practices.…

April 20, 2022

Three playable characters from different bullet-hell games

The History and Resurgence of Bullet-Hell Shooters

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

From Space Invaders to Undertale, this genre boasts a varied history of influential video games.…

April 6, 2022

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How Fan Creativity and Playbor Are Increasingly Exploited by Corporations

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Fans often show their love for their favorite media through fan art, fan translations and video game mods, but are they getting the recognition they really deserve?…

March 30, 2022

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Retro Gaming Pays a High Price in the Battle Against Emulators and ROMs

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Nintendo is cracking down on ROM-sharing sites. What does this mean for video game preservation?…

February 21, 2022

Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg in Uncharted

Uncharted Will Hit the Silver Screen, but Should It Have Been Left Alone?

Aly Walters, Michigan State University

The highly praised video game franchise is receiving a film adaptation featuring Tom Holland, but some wonder if it will live up to expectations.…

February 12, 2022

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The Appeal of Streaming Slots on Twitch

Daniel Reed

You've seen people stream video games, but what about games of chance?…

October 29, 2021

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Exceeds Fan Expectations

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

Dust off your Switches! The recently announced Version 2.0 of the beloved video game promises everything players have been waiting for.…

October 23, 2021

Chris Pratt as Mario jumps in the environment of a Super Mario Bros. video game.

Is Chris Pratt the Best Mario for the Upcoming Super Mario Bros. Film?

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star is slated to voice the iconic Italian video game protagonist, but people are worried that the movie will focus on star power over quality.…

October 18, 2021

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

Genshin Impact’s Recent Updates Take Players to New Horizons

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

The open-world gacha video game is approaching its one-year anniversary, and the recent 2.0 and 2.1 changes are its biggest yet.…

September 16, 2021

An illustration of the new Nintendo Switch OLED.

Is the New Nintendo Switch OLED Worth Purchasing?

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

While the video game console has received plenty of hype from both its company and gamers alike, it may not be for everyone.…

July 28, 2021

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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

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

Illustration by Peyton Stark of Elden Ring character

Everything You Need To Know About ‘Elden Ring’ Before It’s Released

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

After two years of no news since its initial teaser, the highly anticipated action fantasy role-playing video game finally has an official trailer and release date.…

June 29, 2021