Alien: Isolation and the Horror in the Sublime Hamad Naroze, Hunter College How the video game Alien: Isolation utilizes sensory cues to keep players on edge, making sure they're always aware of the present dangers.… March 23, 2024
The History and Influence of Mods on Video Games Hamad Naroze, Hunter College Video game mods allow eager fans an opportunity to partake in the medium's tradition of reiteration, reimagining cult classics in new forms.… March 5, 2024
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
Will Arcades Survive the Post-Pandemic Gaming Industry? Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University After years of decline culminated in numerous closures after 2020, many question whether the industry will ever recover from its recent losses.… August 22, 2022
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
‘Sonic Mania’ Proves That Gaming Passion Projects Should Be Rewarded Ben Seidel, St. Olaf College The latest entry in Sega’s classic franchise handed development over to the fans, and the results are convincing.… September 18, 2017