Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Players are reconsidering buying future games in the franchise after its recent disappointing, bug-filled release.

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.

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

Seemingly simple and repetitive open-ended games like Minecraft and Animal Crossing can positively influence your mental health.