Dragon Age: Inquisition
Romance in Video Games Can Sometimes Be Best Expressed Through Words Alone
‘Night in the Woods’ is a rare example of a game that convincingly shows a relationship in motion, even when its partners are apart.
Mages Like Me: Dragon Age, Magic and Mental Hospitals
I saw myself, a teen in a psychiatric hospital, in the mages of Dragon Age.
Celebrating the Real Men of Video Games
Yo buddy, games aren't all about ripped dudes murdering aliens and shit. Sometimes these guys get sensitive—and that's a good thing.
My Black Avatar Doesn’t Look Like the Black Me
Video games' character creation tools let you play as whoever you want to be—but, traditionally, that's presented problems for BME gamers.
How Not to Fall for Video Game Hype
This article on managing expectations could be the greatest thing you'll ever read.
The Makers of Mobile Hit '80 Days' on the Importance of the User Interface
Successful video games allow players many options in as few clicks as possible. That's great for users, and difficult for developers.
What Video Games Teach Us About Romance and Relationships
Games provide a litany of lessons about how to instigate a stanza or two of the horizontal arts. Here are a few of them.
The Best Video Games to Avoid Your Family with This Thanksgiving
If you're looking for an escape from familial bonding over the next couple of days, these are the worlds you should immerse yourself in.