popular video games

A portrait of a blue-skinned Asari alien in an article about "Mass Effect."

The Massive Impact of the Asari in ‘Mass Effect’

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

The double-edged legacy of Bioware’s queer representation.…

August 24, 2023

What Happened to Sonic the Hedgehog?

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

The franchise’s recipe for success is instead a fast track to failure.…

September 25, 2022

three characters from Genshin Impact in an article about the Version 3.0 update

Genshin Impact Version 3.0 Offers Tons of New Features

Cassandra Jenkins, Temple University

The update introduces players to a new region, the final of the seven elements in Teyvat, an array of new characters and much more.…

September 22, 2022

In an article about the video game The Last of Us, an illustration of the main characters

How ‘The Last of Us’ Changed How PlayStation Told Stories

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

Joel and Ellie’s story defined a whole generation of video game narratives.…

July 1, 2022

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

illustration of an animal crossing: new horizons character on an island with a palm tree and a campfire

A Year Later and Players Are Still Delighted by Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

New design options and seasonal items make the charming Nintendo game more exciting to play now than ever before.…

March 31, 2021

illustration of stardew valley characters and plants

Five Years Later, Stardew Valley Still Welcomes Even Casual Gamers Into a Land of Fun

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

The game gives players the freedom to choose their own means of enjoyment, be it completing events and minigames or simply tending to their farms at a relaxed pace.…

March 18, 2021

Club Penguin in The Time of COVID-19: Keep Calm and Waddle On

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

By evoking both nostalgia and a sense of community, the classic game, particularly on private servers like Club Penguin Rewritten, provides a sense of refuge.…

October 13, 2020

Fall Guys avatars stumble over each other as they're controlled by an Xbox controller.

Does Fall Guys Have the Potential To Be the Next Fortnite?

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

YouTubers, Twitch streamers and even Kentucky Fried Chicken have already jumped on the new game's bandwagon.…

September 2, 2020

Suggestions

Suggestions

popular video games