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Kid playing on iPad screen with suggestive add of woman.

iPad Kids and Suggestive Mobile Gaming Ads : Preventing Exposure to Sexist Content

iPads have become the new pacifier for fussy children, but at what cost? Exposure to suggestive gaming advertisements also market sexism and misogyny at a young of an age.…

May 18, 2024

How the Video Game Industry Negatively Impacts Women

Kate Wunderlich, Elon University

An unfortunate gender bias still exists.…

September 7, 2023

Ruleset Reset: Will ‘OneDnD’ Win Back its Base?

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

The ongoing controversy around the world’s most popular tabletop role-playing game.…

August 11, 2023

The Sims 4 Is Finally Moving Forward

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

The Sims 4 has lost its way, but High School Years may set the franchise back on track.…

July 22, 2022

An illustration of the new Starfield cover.

Bethesda’s Newest Game ‘Starfield’ Has Shocking Gameplay Features

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

Could there be a better game than Skyrim or Fallout? This game may be coming for them.…

June 30, 2022

In an article about the new 'Nintendo Switch Sports' game, two people discuss the pros and cons of the game

Nintendo Switch Sports Brings Back Some Old Favorites

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

The arrival of the system's newest sports game offers some nostalgia for fans of the classic Wii Sports collection.…

June 8, 2022

An illustration of a graduation cap and diploma with the theme of video games.

When It Comes to Video Games, E Should Be for Everyone, Not Just People Without Disabilities

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Video games are supposed to be fun for all, so why are people with disabilities not being considered?…

May 4, 2022

What Do the Video Games You Play Say About You?

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

All gamers have a reason to game, and Quantic Foundry’s test can reveal those motivations.…

April 27, 2022

An image of a gamer playing videogames on a PC

Speedrunners and the Race To Become the World’s First

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

It’s the most prestigious title a gamer can earn after the race to finish a grueling raid.…

April 14, 2022

An illustration of a Pokémon trainer and her Pokémon on Pokémon day

Everything from Pokémon Day’s Pokémon Presents

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

This year’s presentation announced a lot of exciting future plans for the franchise.…

March 15, 2022

South Korea and Its PC Bangs Are Helping the Country Dominate Video Game Culture

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The country's gaming scene is much different than the United States'. Internet cafés specifically designed for gaming make the popular pastime accessible for everyone.…

March 2, 2022

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Retro Gaming Pays a High Price in the Battle Against Emulators and ROMs

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Nintendo is cracking down on ROM-sharing sites. What does this mean for video game preservation?…

February 21, 2022

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PC vs. Console — 2021 Version

Daniel Reed

Which is the best?…

December 28, 2021

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Among Us Surprises Players With an Endlessly Entertaining Update

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

Trick your friends with new player roles, compete to win achievements and purchase cool accessories in the game’s newest version.…

November 26, 2021

In an article about gaming a person wearing headphones sitting in front of a computer

China’s Gaming Restrictions: A Trend To Follow or Adamantly Avoid?

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

The country's recent bans limit online access for underage users, which could be seen as an extreme act of control or an attempt to genuinely provide a solution to a serious issue.…

October 12, 2021

Everything Sims 4 Players Need To Know About Cottage Living and the New Update

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

The latest expansion pack for this iconic game allows players to 'feed their souls (and their chickens!).'…

August 5, 2021

How To Maximize Mobile Gameplay on Your Existing Smartphone

Daniel Reed

You don't need a fancy console to enjoy a gaming experience.…

June 19, 2021

Is the Nintendo Switch Still a Worthwhile Purchase?

Michael Boland, DePaul University

In light of rumblings over the possibility of a new console release from the gaming giant, some might be scared to buy the gaming company's most recent console.…

May 11, 2021

Online Gaming Myths Debunked: The Truth Behind the Fiction

Daniel Reed

There are a lot of misconceptions about those who play games over the internet.…

April 24, 2021

Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez for an article on Minecraft and other tranquil games

Tranquil Gaming, or the Peace of Minecraft, Stardew Valley and Guild Wars 2

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

While all games provide some sort of escape, there's nothing quite like the adventures you can experience from the more easygoing ones that encourage exploration.…

April 15, 2021

Illustration by Alicia Paauwe for an article on long-distance skills

Bringing the Long-Distance Skills We Learned in Quarantine Into the Post-Pandemic World

Drew Goretzka, Michigan State University

The pandemic has provided a crash course in tech literacy, forcing much of the world to connect in ways they would've never thought of. Can we still use everything we've learned once things go back…

March 23, 2021

What Tilt in League of Legends Tells Us About the Entertainment Industry

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

Tilt — the process of a player becoming increasingly frustrated with a game — can provide great insight into sunk cost and American entertainment.…

March 20, 2021

Bitcoin Games on the Gaming Market? Is It True?

Daniel Reed

If you’re a gamer, get ready for cryptocurrency to make its way into your favorite hobby.…

March 20, 2021

In article about text-based role-playing, a chair and a lit computer screen in a dark room

In Text-Based Role-Playing Games, the Only Limit Is Your Imagination

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

Writing RPGs can be just as fun and immersive as tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons.…

December 30, 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

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

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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

Is ‘Fortnite’ Just a Meme or a Cultural Phenomenon?

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

It is time to decide whether the video game is just all for laughs or if it truly deserves all the hype and influence it produces.…

July 14, 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

Paralives Could Displace The Sims as the New King of Simulation Games

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Will this new indie video game surpass the popularity of the long-running EA franchise?…

June 4, 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

How Gatekeeping Is Holding the Gaming Community Together

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

What is usually an exclusionary tactic is bringing gamers together in their attempt to stop the commercialization and death of their culture.…

April 23, 2020

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