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Casual Games Offer a Breath of Fresh Air for the Less-Hardcore Gamer

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The accessibility of electronic entertainment like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley has expanded what it means to be a member of the gaming community.…

January 31, 2022

Illustration of the main characters in Tell Me Why

Tell Me Why Is DONTNOD’s Most Inclusive — and Underrated — Game

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

The creators of the beloved game series Life is Strange have created a new game with the first-ever playable transgender protagonist. While many are singing its praise, the majority of critics have not been kind…

September 19, 2021

Two Xbox One controllers representing couch co-op multiplayer

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

Screenshot from No Man's Sky

No Man’s Sky Is Now Living Up to Expectations — and Then Some

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

After several changes and updates, the sci-fi game about exploring alien worlds is finally delivering on what it originally promised, and more.…

July 4, 2020

Google Stadia

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