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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

Five Nights at Freddy’s Success and Expansion Is Thanks to the Community

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

What started as a simple indie strategy horror game quickly evolved into a cornerstone of modern pop culture.…

October 21, 2020

Players roam the streets of a fictional Los Angeles in Grand Theft Auto V.

A Potential Grand Theft Auto VI Could Be Rockstar’s Biggest Game Yet

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Multiple protagonists? Multiple cities? The much-anticipated but highly mysterious GTA VI could be another record-breaking installment of the controversial series.…

September 14, 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

A person playing Fortnite on a Nintendo Switch

Fortnite Versus Apple: A Brief Overview of the Controversy

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

Since the popular game was removed from the App Store, Epic Games has been waging a legal battle against Apple that has fans worried for the future of their favorite game.…

August 28, 2020

Two Xbox One controllers representing couch co-op multiplayer

Why Couch Co-op Multiplayer Is Still the Best Way To Play Video Games

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.…

August 25, 2020

Video Essayists recording themselves as they analyze video games

3 Video Essayists Who Offer a Deeper Look at Video Games

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Compared to other art forms, video games remain relatively unexamined. These three YouTube creators, however, are working to change that.…

August 21, 2020

A screen shot from the lasted installment of the 'Far Cry' franchise showing a character holding a gun while running

‘Far Cry’ Has a Strange and Complex Relationship With Politics

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Ubisoft's upcoming addition to its popular series continues its allusions to historical and modern-day issues that have helped define the controversial franchise as a whole.…

August 14, 2020

Screenshot from the video game 'Death Stranding'

Reflecting on Death Stranding in the Era of Shelter-in-Place

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

The unfortunate circumstances of quarantine feel oddly relevant to Hideo Kojima’s new title in a way that totally changes its meaning and purpose.…

August 10, 2020

Black and white sketch of Arkham City and the Batman's Batarang.

Rumored Reboot of the Batman Arkham Video Game Series Excites Fans

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Rocksteady’s critically-acclaimed franchise supposedly ended in 2015, but all indications point to another installment on the horizon.…

July 20, 2020

Illustration of Super Smash Bros. characters

What Does Your Super Smash Bros. Character Say About You?

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

Whether you choose Kirby, Peach, Bayonetta or Dark Samus, who you select as your fighter speaks to your personality.…

July 15, 2020

Chuck E. Cheese Files for Bankruptcy After 43 Years of Business, but Who’s Surprised?

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

COVID-19 delivers a harsh blow to the popular restaurant and entertainment center, but is it the only reason for the establishment's failure?…

July 15, 2020

‘The Last of Us Part II’ Masterfully Reinvents the Narrative-Driven Video Game

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Countless franchises create characters an audience will admire. What happens when a player is forced to question the motives of a beloved protagonist?…

July 9, 2020

No Man’s Sky Is Now Living Up to Expectations — and Then Some

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.…

July 4, 2020

My Hero One’s Justice 2 Fixes Shortcomings Found in Original Game

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

The second video game based off of the popular anime series 'My Hero Academia' has been released, but what have they improved?…

May 17, 2020

The Remake of Final Fantasy VII Updates an Iconic Series

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

The classic franchise encounters a few changes — including an altered storyline.…

May 7, 2020

VRChat Is the Perfect Game for the Socially Awkward

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

Users are able to enter a virtual reality where their social awkwardness is not only accepted, but embraced.…

April 10, 2020

Screenshot from Geometry Dash, one of many games you can play during your quarantine

4 Difficult Games To Obsess Over During the Coronavirus Lockdown

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

These games will have you so consumed that you'll forget about any quarantines.…

April 6, 2020

Animal Crossing Mixes Addictive Gameplay With Nostalgia

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

First appearing almost 20 years ago, the franchise is back with a new game that has all of the fun of its predecessors.…

April 4, 2020

Danganronpa Uses Its Gameplay To Deconstruct Mental Illness

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

This game isn't just fun puzzles and a psychotic teddy bear. Its relevant mental health metaphors make it the perfect game to get you through a lonely quarantine.…

April 4, 2020