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A Case Against Searching For “Next-Gen” Graphics

There’s a rallying cry growing in fever on every game announcement for PS5 or Xbox Series X. So many people keep mentioning that games don’t look like the future. More specifically, fans are consistently arguing that they don’t see anything that looks…

Will We End Up Missing E3?

It’s that week of the year that a lot of us look forward to quite a bit. E3 Week feels a little less exciting this year because, well, it’s not happening. The cancellation made sense given the outlook of COVID-19, and now…

Road to Platinum: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Last November saw the release of what is arguably the best Star Wars story in 2019, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Everyone fell instantly in love with its Dark Souls inspired combat, Metroidvania-style exploration, and of course the iconic Star Wars charm. I was among those…

A History Of Trans Characters In Video Games: Part One

The history of trans people in video games is a long one, and a complicated one. The community has been subject to depictions of all kinds: good, bad, well-intentioned but misguided, the butt of a joke, and more. Trans people are often…

On WoW: Shadowlands and its Planned Inclusions

If you’ve been following my written content on World of Warcraft for any length of time, you might have read my editorial that was published a while back where I detailed my thoughts on the game’s then-upcoming major content update. Within that…

Destroy All Humans! Demo First Impressions

I’m going to be completely upfront with you right off the bat, folks. This article has only just begun and it’s already proving very difficult for me to contain my excitement about the topic I’ll be covering today. Because of that, I…

Game Design: Silence On Black Issues

“We don’t need your politics in our video games,” it is a phrase that is overused, and used incorrectly as the sword to slash through any conversation. A sword that is not sheathed enough. If the discussion is that video games are…

Why The Last Of Us Part II Leaks Won’t Stop Me From Playing

Content warning: This article contains spoilers for both The Last Of Us games. The leaks for The Last Of Us Part II are not detailed. This article contains discussions of transphobia, homophobia, sexism and anti-semitism. When The Last Of Us came out…

What if Kurt Travis Never Left Dance Gavin Dance?

My peak interest in post-hardcore dates back to a period between 2010 to 2012. I was in the loop with all of my favorite bands, like The Color Morale, The Plot in You, and Dance Gavin Dance. I’ve never been a fan…

Tackling the Challenges of Clinical Depression Through Gaming

I’ve just been made aware that May is Mental Health Awareness Month here in the United States. That is the primary reason why I have elected to stand before you upon my soapbox today. I wish to speak to you about many…