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How ‘The Sims’ Decodes Gaming Gender Dynamics

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

While there are many memes going around about how The Sims game series is popular amongst a female audience, the appeal to slice-of-life games for women starts in girlhood.…

April 3, 2024

An older man with short, wavy blonde hair raises his hand to his ear, wearing an old-timey ruffled collar under a maroon long-sleeve shirt.

‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Fans, Here’s Some Games You’ll Love!

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

If you’re a fan of the Game of the Year, here are other video games with similarities that you’ll definitely enjoy!…

January 5, 2024

Similar to the album cover of "Born to Die", a drawing of Lana Del Rey stands in front of a blue sky with the words "Born to Die" around her.

Born to Thrive: The Lana Del Rey Album Ahead Of Its Time

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Revisiting the impact of Lana Del Rey’s “Born to Die” on the music industry (I never stopped listening).…

December 12, 2023

Image of a game over, classic Pac-Man sign for an article about Ubisoft prioritizing free-to-play games.

Ubisoft Is Making an Unwelcome Shift to Free-to-Play Games

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The transition to inexpensive titles has divided consumers and signals an ongoing trend within the gaming industry.…

July 9, 2021

An image of a video game controller for an article about E3

The 2021 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Was Overblown and Underwhelming

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

This year's disappointing new video game releases and hardware promotions provide further evidence of the conference’s slow decline.…

July 4, 2021

An illustration of Link from The Legend of Zelda. (Illustration by Kati Dean, Chapman University)

What Secrets Has the Zelda Franchise Revealed for the Breath of the Wild Sequel?

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

Two years after the release of the video game's first teaser, Nintendo dropped a second trailer that unearths more of its features.…

July 2, 2021

The Best and Worst Competitive Shooter Games and What Separates the Weak From the Strong

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

Popular shooter games can be either fun or frustrating, but that depends on the differing standards of each subgenre.…

June 10, 2021

illustration of friday night funkin' featuring three of its characters pictured on a screen with arrows and a speaker

Bust a Move on Your Keyboard in Friday Night Funkin’

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

The only thing greater than the game's premise of a boyfriend rap-battling foes to reach his girlfriend is the supportive and creative fandom it has cultivated.…

May 17, 2021

Walker, the anti-hero, from Spec Ops: The Line.

Spec Ops: The Line’s Anti-Hero Takes Advantage of the Player’s Laxity

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

The military shooter defies expectations and deceives players by having them be complicit in the actions of its main character.…

May 13, 2021

A character from the new Mortal Kombat movie for a review article of the film. (Image via Google Images)

How Did ‘Mortal Kombat’ Transition To the Big Screen?

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

The 2021 film has its faults, but overall it does a great job of showing viewers what their favorite otherworldly fighters would be like in real life.…

May 6, 2021

An illustration of Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid for an article about the video game potentially being turned into a movie. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

Metal Gear Solid: The Challenge of Adapting the Unadaptable

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

Despite the complexities of transforming video games into films, Jordan Vogt-Roberts is tackling an upcoming movie based on the series.…

April 17, 2021

Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez for an article on Minecraft and other tranquil games

Tranquil Gaming, or the Peace of Minecraft, Stardew Valley and Guild Wars 2

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.…

April 15, 2021

for an article on bravely default ii, an illustration of a girl in a black cloak with four gems around her

Bravely Default II Brings Nostalgia and Adventure to Its Courageous Players

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

The newest installment in the Nintendo game series is not the best JRPG on the market, but it offers familiar gameplay for veteran fans and fresh twists for newcomers.…

April 5, 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 by Sonja Vasiljeva for an article on MMORPG

Why MMORPGs Can’t Adapt To the Changing Game Industry

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

Historically subscription-based and expensive to create, these multiplayer online games are being outpaced by other, cheaper and more profitable genres.…

March 25, 2021

Counter Logic Gaming Continues To Disappoint, Thanks to Poor Roster Moves

Brandon Li, Vassar College

The esports franchise has made a string of questionable decisions to remove talented players from its League of Legends team which, over time, have led to a decline in the organization's prestige.…

March 24, 2021

What Tilt in League of Legends Tells Us About the Entertainment Industry

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.…

March 20, 2021

A picture of Dardoch, a competitive League of Legends player

Dardoch’s Career Rides on Second Chances and Then Some

Brandon Li, Vassar College

More than one team has fired the professional League of Legends player for misbehavior, but he always manages to get another shot at redemption.…

March 5, 2021

Persona 5 Strikers Is One of the Year’s Best Games So Far

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

The Phantom Thieves gang is back to steal players' hearts in the latest installment in the Japanese role-playing game franchise.…

March 5, 2021

An illustration of the new Mortal Kombat movie cover. (Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez, Wichita State University)

‘Mortal Kombat’ Could Be the Video Game Movie Comeback of the Year

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

After decades of silence, the video game series has released an exciting and violent preview for an upcoming action film.…

March 4, 2021

Yiliang ‘Doublelift’ Peng Earned a Contentious but Commendable Legacy

Brandon Li, Vassar College

The professional League of Legends player has persevered in the face of much backlash throughout his long career.…

February 25, 2021

in an article about games similar to monster hunter rise, an illustration of a girl with headphones and cat ears looking at a loading symbol

Play These 4 Games While You Wait for Monster Hunter Rise

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

Many games within and outside the franchise will let daring players slay beasts and go on quests ahead of the newest installment's March 2021 release.…

February 24, 2021

How League of Legends Captures Your Attention (and Your Wallet)

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

With its reward system, various character skins and community and competitive aspects, 'addicting' doesn't even begin to sum up this game.…

February 19, 2021

Screenshot from Creature from the Krusty Krab, of SpongeBob on the hood of a go-kart

SpongeBob: Creature from the Krusty Krab Executes the Perfect Twist

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

Perhaps the most beloved video game in the franchise, this 2006 release whisks fans into a universe of dreams they won’t soon forget.…

February 5, 2021

Cyberpunk 2077 Keanu Reeves. (Image via Google Images)

Cyberpunk 2077: What Went Wrong?

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

The much-anticipated CD Projekt Red game is finally here, but last-gen console users are stuck with terrible glitches and no one knows who to blame.…

January 1, 2021

5 PC Games Worth Playing at the End of 2020

Emily Davies, Solent University

From the 'Game of Thrones'-esque Yes, Your Grace to the revolutionary Cyberpunk 2077, here are some games worth checking out from this year.…

December 15, 2020

Pokémon. (Illustration by Melchisedech Quagrainie, Columbia College Chicago)

5 Ways To Improve the Pokémon Video Game Series on Its 25th Anniversary

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

As the hit franchise nears its quarter-of-a-century milestone, there are many steps Game Freak can take to bring this beloved series to the next level.…

December 12, 2020

Illustration of Minecraft multiplayer servers

Minecraft Survival Multiplayer Servers Can Be Fun When They’re Not Toxic

Emily Davies, Solent University

Minecraft servers like HermitCraft use YouTube to provide entertaining content for all ages, but it isn’t always fun and games.…

December 10, 2020

Screenshot from Nier: Automata in article about apocalyptic-themed games

3 Apocalyptic-Themed Video Games Perfect for the Pandemic

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

In such chaotic times, playing games that involve the end of the world feels appropriate.…

December 7, 2020

The Popularity of Genshin Impact Is Putting Gacha Games in the Spotlight

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

Gacha games have players trading real money for in-game currency and gambling on randomized items. This new, wildly popular game is bringing more attention to the genre.…

November 17, 2020

An illustration of someone playing modded Minecraft for an article about mods.

Mods Can Enhance Your Gaming Experience, but Are They Legal?

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

While some alterations simply change your character's skin, others can alter the layout of the game — and developers are taking notice.…

October 30, 2020

Don’t Be Sus: A Gamer’s Guide to ‘Among Us’

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The game of deception is easy to learn but difficult to master. Here's how to avoid being killed — or if you're playing as an Imposter, how to get away with eliminating your friends.…

October 28, 2020

Phasmophobia Lets You Go Ghost-Hunting This Halloween

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

This new co-op psychological horror computer game lets you work with a team to track down specters. Just keep your sanity levels up and watch those motion sensors.…

October 27, 2020

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