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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

Loose Ends: How Cliffhangers Could Be Killing Sequels

Caroline Forrey, Miami University, Ohio

Whether it's the 'Matrix' trilogy or 'Gears of War,' leaving the audience hanging is starting to feel a little bit cliched.…

November 19, 2019

The ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Series Perfectly Captures the Spirit of the 2000s

Brendan Bell, Towson University

As the 2010s come to a close, let's see how the long-running video game series was able to depict the decade preceding it.…

November 18, 2019

‘Pokémon Sword and Shield’ Divides Fans After Release

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

The newest addition to the storied franchise includes some long-awaited features, but outdated graphics and reduced content as well.…

November 16, 2019

the sims 4 discover university illustration by Ashawna Linyard

How Similar Is ‘The Sims 4 Discover University’ to Actual University?

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Will the expansion pack actually reflect college life, or will it just be another example of 'The Sim 4' not living up to its predecessors?…

November 2, 2019

YouTube Creator Markiplier Is Using Fame to Change the World

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

In a culture dictated by likes and shares, who knew a celebrity could be so wholesome and authentic?…

October 30, 2019

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2019 Is the Year of Awful Annual Video Game Releases From 2K Games

Brendan Bell, Towson University

Games like 'NBA 2K20' and 'WWE 2K20' are pursuing profit at the expense of actual, quality gameplay.…

October 28, 2019

7 Co-Op Video Games You Should Play on Date Night

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Defeat the boss level with bae at your side.…

October 18, 2019

‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ and the Rise of Community Esports

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

Nintendo is transforming the landscape of eSports.…

October 16, 2019

‘A Short Hike’ Is a Trail You’ll Want to Meander Again and Again

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

The charm of 'Animal Crossing' is mixed with the exploration of 'Breath of the Wild' in this warm and pleasant indie game.…

September 8, 2019

‘Gears 5’ Looks to Revolutionize the ‘Gears of War’ Franchise

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

The latest installment of the 'Gears of War' franchise promises to bring a fresh perspective to the classic third-person shooter.…

September 3, 2019

‘Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ Is a War Worth Playing

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

A worthy effort, despite a few fumbles…

August 30, 2019

8 Video Game Drinking Games to Try Out

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

Take a shot every time your character dies.…

August 10, 2019

‘The Witness’: The Best Video Game You’ll Hate to Play

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

It's a puzzling game, I'll tell you that.…

August 5, 2019

‘Peace Island’ Asks, What Happened to the Humans?

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Get ready for a feline-filled video game adventure.…

August 2, 2019

‘Stranger Things 3: The Game’ Is a Mess That Only Die-Hard Fans Will Enjoy

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

In a world where the show doesn't exist, and this isn't a tie-in product, it would just be a boring video game.…

July 24, 2019

5 Video Games to Get You Through the Dog Days of Summer

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

These titles might not have made headlines, but they steal the stage with righteous storytelling and immersive gameplay.…

July 23, 2019

What Are the Best Fantasy Escapes for a Break From the Real World?

Daniel Reed

Looking for a fantasy fix? Check out these works from a variety of different media to get a break from the day-to-day.…

July 22, 2019

‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Takes the Series in a New, Even Cuter Direction

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The game's surprise announcement at E3 blew Nintendo fans away.…

July 2, 2019

8-Bit Music Theory: Teaching Music Theory Through Video Games

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

You'll never look at video games the same.…

June 28, 2019

What We Know About the Potentially Revolutionary ‘Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

In the newest installment of 'Lego Star Wars,' all nine of the classic films will be represented, brick by entertaining brick.…

June 21, 2019

One Link to Hyrule Them All

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Here are the top five games in the franchise to get you into the “Zelda” zone.…

June 14, 2019

7 Indie Games Coming Out This Summer to Look Forward To

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

Don't let these fly under your radar, or you'll miss out on some truly weird and wonderful games.…

June 13, 2019

In Delaying ‘Sonic the Hedgehog,’ Director Jeff Fowler Set a Laudable Precedent

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

Instead of premiering a movie whose animation rankled it core fanbase, Fowler, ingeniously, postponed.…

June 6, 2019

Why Video Games Are the Future of the Gambling Industry

Mark Stenberg

By combining the thrill of sports-betting with the accessibility of gaming, the industry has created a product with massive appeal.…

May 20, 2019

‘Firmament’ Will Be Cyan’s Newest Puzzle-Solving, VR Adventure

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

The stakes are high, but Cyan has a track record of delivering.…

April 12, 2019

The ‘Nancy Drew’ Video Games Need to Shake Their White Savior Complex, and Fast

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

The games are great for solving mysteries and puzzles, but not so great for other things.…

April 2, 2019

‘The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening’ Is Being Remade, and the Stakes Are High

Amanda Pfender, Gateway Technical College

Let's hope it does its '90s predecessors justice.…

March 16, 2019

The Lore and Esoterica of the Video Game Universe, ‘Unraveled’

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

The YouTube series presents video-game worlds as conspiracy theory, making far-flung gaming information funny and interesting.…

March 12, 2019

‘Madden 19’ vs. ‘NBA 2K19’: The Ultimate Debate

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

Which is the better game?…

January 29, 2019

Jack Black’s Gaming YouTube Channel, Jablinski Games, Is Wholesome Dad Content

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

It's definitely not a traditional game review, but that might be a good thing.…

January 21, 2019

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