Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University
The Sims 4 has lost its way, but High School Years may set the franchise back on track.
The Sims 4 has lost its way, but High School Years may set the franchise back on track.
Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago
Could there be a better game than Skyrim or Fallout? This game may be coming for them.
Could there be a better game than Skyrim or Fallout? This game may be coming for them.
Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago
The arrival of the system’s newest sports game offers some nostalgia for fans of the classic Wii Sports collection.
The arrival of the system’s newest sports game offers some nostalgia for fans of the classic Wii Sports collection.
Peyton Conner, Indiana University
Classes about the gaming industry can teach a variety of skills like marketing, storytelling and coding — so why aren’t more colleges offering them?
Classes about the gaming industry can teach a variety of skills like marketing, storytelling and coding — so why aren’t more colleges offering them?
Peyton Conner, Indiana University
Video games are supposed to be fun for all, so why are people with disabilities not being considered?
Video games are supposed to be fun for all, so why are people with disabilities not being considered?
Peyton Conner, Indiana University
All gamers have a reason to game, and Quantic Foundry’s test can reveal those motivations.
All gamers have a reason to game, and Quantic Foundry’s test can reveal those motivations.
Peyton Conner, Indiana University
It’s the most prestigious title a gamer can earn after the race to finish a grueling raid.
It’s the most prestigious title a gamer can earn after the race to finish a grueling raid.
Peyton Conner, Indiana University
This year’s presentation announced a lot of exciting future plans for the franchise.
This year’s presentation announced a lot of exciting future plans for the franchise.
Peyton Conner, Indiana University
The country’s gaming scene is much different than the United States’. Internet cafés specifically designed for gaming make the popular pastime accessible for everyone.
The country’s gaming scene is much different than the United States’. Internet cafés specifically designed for gaming make the popular pastime accessible for everyone.
Peyton Conner, Indiana University
Nintendo is cracking down on ROM-sharing sites. What does this mean for video game preservation?
Nintendo is cracking down on ROM-sharing sites. What does this mean for video game preservation?
Jenna Amore, Oakland University
Trick your friends with new player roles, compete to win achievements and purchase cool accessories in the game’s newest version.
Trick your friends with new player roles, compete to win achievements and purchase cool accessories in the game’s newest version.
Megan Heenan, Nevada State College
The country’s recent bans limit online access for underage users, which could be seen as an extreme act of control or an attempt to genuinely provide a solution to a serious issue.
The country’s recent bans limit online access for underage users, which could be seen as an extreme act of control or an attempt to genuinely provide a solution to a serious issue.
Jenna Amore, Oakland University
The latest expansion pack for this iconic game allows players to ‘feed their souls (and their chickens!).’
The latest expansion pack for this iconic game allows players to ‘feed their souls (and their chickens!).’
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.
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.
There are a lot of misconceptions about those who play games over the internet.
There are a lot of misconceptions about those who play games over the internet.
Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College
While all games provide some sort of escape, there’s nothing quite like the adventures you can experience from the more easygoing ones that encourage exploration.
While all games provide some sort of escape, there’s nothing quite like the adventures you can experience from the more easygoing ones that encourage exploration.
Drew Goretzka, Michigan State University
The pandemic has provided a crash course in tech literacy, forcing much of the world to connect in ways they would’ve never thought of. Can we still use everything we’ve learned once things go back to the way they used to be?
The pandemic has provided a crash course in tech literacy, forcing much of the world to connect in ways they would’ve never thought of. Can we still use everything we’ve learned once things go back to the way they used to be?
Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College
Tilt — the process of a player becoming increasingly frustrated with a game — can provide great insight into sunk cost and American entertainment.
Tilt — the process of a player becoming increasingly frustrated with a game — can provide great insight into sunk cost and American entertainment.
If you’re a gamer, get ready for cryptocurrency to make its way into your favorite hobby.
If you’re a gamer, get ready for cryptocurrency to make its way into your favorite hobby.
Writing RPGs can be just as fun and immersive as tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons.
Writing RPGs can be just as fun and immersive as tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons.
Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside
YouTubers, Twitch streamers and even Kentucky Fried Chicken have already jumped on the new game’s bandwagon.
YouTubers, Twitch streamers and even Kentucky Fried Chicken have already jumped on the new game’s bandwagon.
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.
Especially now during a pandemic, gamers shouldn’t take for granted the social benefits the act of playing with their friends provided.
McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University
Whether you choose Kirby, Peach, Bayonetta or Dark Samus, who you select as your fighter speaks to your personality.
Whether you choose Kirby, Peach, Bayonetta or Dark Samus, who you select as your fighter speaks to your personality.
James C. Loftis, University of North Texas
It is time to decide whether the video game is just all for laughs or if it truly deserves all the hype and influence it produces.
It is time to decide whether the video game is just all for laughs or if it truly deserves all the hype and influence it produces.
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.
After several changes and updates, the sci-fi game about exploring alien worlds is finally delivering on what it originally promised, and more.
Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo
Will this new indie video game surpass the popularity of the long-running EA franchise?
Will this new indie video game surpass the popularity of the long-running EA franchise?
Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University
The classic franchise encounters a few changes — including an altered storyline.
The classic franchise encounters a few changes — including an altered storyline.
Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio
What is usually an exclusionary tactic is bringing gamers together in their attempt to stop the commercialization and death of their culture.
What is usually an exclusionary tactic is bringing gamers together in their attempt to stop the commercialization and death of their culture.
Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University
Seemingly simple and repetitive open-ended games like Minecraft and Animal Crossing can positively influence your mental health.
Seemingly simple and repetitive open-ended games like Minecraft and Animal Crossing can positively influence your mental health.
Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh
This childhood series remains important to its older fanbase ahead of the release of a new game.
This childhood series remains important to its older fanbase ahead of the release of a new game.
Brendan Bell, Towson University
With their new video game consoles on the horizon, Sony and Microsoft will compete once again.
With their new video game consoles on the horizon, Sony and Microsoft will compete once again.
The technology is new, so the benefits might not be immediately apparent, but there’s a lot going for it once you look deeper.
The technology is new, so the benefits might not be immediately apparent, but there’s a lot going for it once you look deeper.
Brendan Bell, Towson University
Lag and the inability to download games is really hampering the tech giant’s foray into cloud gaming services.
Lag and the inability to download games is really hampering the tech giant’s foray into cloud gaming services.
It might seem weird, but sitting back and taking a break with your console or computer might help you study.
It might seem weird, but sitting back and taking a break with your console or computer might help you study.
Sure, it’s fun to play video games, but how about making them?
Kala Horvat, University of Georgia
Wizards and witches and warlocks, oh my!
Wizards and witches and warlocks, oh my!
Marie Christensen, George Fox University
Meet the gaming group that broke Kickstarter records.
Meet the gaming group that broke Kickstarter records.
Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design
It’s a puzzling game, I’ll tell you that.
It’s a puzzling game, I’ll tell you that.
Christian Nelson, Eastern Michigan University
The decision to make the protagonist’s gender optional undermines the point of adding a female protagonist to the series.
The decision to make the protagonist’s gender optional undermines the point of adding a female protagonist to the series.
Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University
His passing means it’s time to let go.
His passing means it’s time to let go.
Casey LaValley, Ferris State University
When it comes to climbing, farming, fighting and golfing, these Nintendo Switch games aren’t playing around.
When it comes to climbing, farming, fighting and golfing, these Nintendo Switch games aren’t playing around.
Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin
Computer tech and gaming giant, Microsoft is proving that gaming in 2018 should be for everyone, regardless of physical ability.
Computer tech and gaming giant, Microsoft is proving that gaming in 2018 should be for everyone, regardless of physical ability.
Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Free-to-play video games are making more money than video games you have to purchase at the store.
Free-to-play video games are making more money than video games you have to purchase at the store.
Jake Deven, The University of Texas at El Paso
In hopes to revitalize the series, ‘God of War’ creators are taking risks that have never been taken.
In hopes to revitalize the series, ‘God of War’ creators are taking risks that have never been taken.
Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
They may not be books or films, but games can still tell captivating stories that players love.
They may not be books or films, but games can still tell captivating stories that players love.
Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College
After attempting loot boxes in ‘Star Wars: Battlefront II,’ governments worldwide have begun considering regulation for this widespread industry practice.
After attempting loot boxes in ‘Star Wars: Battlefront II,’ governments worldwide have begun considering regulation for this widespread industry practice.
Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Although esports is a young concept, many game design students benefit from the esports scholarships available across the nation.
Although esports is a young concept, many game design students benefit from the esports scholarships available across the nation.
Sam Thoma, Wisconsin Lutheran College
With Cloud9’s victory at the ELEAGUE Boston Major this January, North American Counter-Strike is no longer a joke.
With Cloud9’s victory at the ELEAGUE Boston Major this January, North American Counter-Strike is no longer a joke.
Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University
The gaming platform, Steam, dropped using the form of currency called Bitcoin, but does anyone actually know what Bitcoin is?
The gaming platform, Steam, dropped using the form of currency called Bitcoin, but does anyone actually know what Bitcoin is?
A new study has found that gamers outperform non-gamers in attention tests, so go ahead, log back on.
A new study has found that gamers outperform non-gamers in attention tests, so go ahead, log back on.
The latest entry in Sega’s classic franchise handed development over to the fans, and the results are convincing.
The latest entry in Sega’s classic franchise handed development over to the fans, and the results are convincing.
Katie Sanchez, University of Texas at San Antonio
Five tips that substitute creativity for money.
Five tips that substitute creativity for money.
Olivia McCoy, University of Georgia
When it comes to relationships, you don’t have to understand the controller to be in control.
When it comes to relationships, you don’t have to understand the controller to be in control.