In This ‘Socially Conscious Monopoly’ Game, Race and Privilege Are Currency
The first edition of Blacks & Whites was released more than 50 years ago, in 1970, but has since disappeared.…
Worn Down by Covid Anxiety? Keep a Handheld Game With You
As of today, summer is officially over. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, temperatures are dropping. Winter is on the way.…
On ‘Sable’: “You’ll See Other Quests in the Game That Are a Bit Silly”
WIRED: Tell me about the evolution of the game from GIF-porn to what it is now. Gregorios Kythreotis: In 2018…
Meet the Voice Actress Behind ‘Kena: Bridge of Spirits’
“Sometimes they’ll go into a trance, and that’s when Sesuhunan comes down, and they dance,” she says. “That’s a really…
Why Flight Is So Controversial in Online Games
Other games introduced flying years after launch, and changed forever with the decision. World of Warcraft began offering animal mounts…
Cozy Management Games Remind Us How to Care
I’m alone in a darkened room before my screen. The game loads up. Purples, reds, hues of orange and pink…
The ’60s-Inspired Island in ‘Deathloop’ Is Worth a Closer Look
“Tarantino is another influence,” Mitton continues. “He covered the ’60s, and he has these incredibly colorful, impactful characters. The aesthetic…
AbleGamers Just Got a Win for the Disabled Gaming Community
When Brandon Amico entered his new 14-year-old stepson Thad’s life, they created a lasting connection from playing video games together…
Can a Game Get Young Players Interested in Holocaust History?
The terms “video game” and “Holocaust” don’t seem to belong in the same sentence, and yet Luc Bernard has been…
Epic Leaves a Big Crack in Apple’s Walled Garden
On Friday, after a contentious legal battle over Apple’s alleged monopoly power over the iOS ecosystem, a California judge snipped…