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In an article about Kotaro Uchikoshi, an illustration of him and some of his characters.

The Underrated Video Game Masterpieces of Kotaro Uchikoshi

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

For fans of stories and puzzles, these are games you don’t want to miss.…

July 31, 2022

An illustration of three people with different disabilities.

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 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

An illustration of the new Nintendo Switch OLED.

Is the New Nintendo Switch OLED Worth Purchasing?

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

While the video game console has received plenty of hype from both its company and gamers alike, it may not be for everyone.…

July 28, 2021

Image of a game over, classic Pac-Man sign for an article about Ubisoft prioritizing free-to-play games.

Ubisoft Is Making an Unwelcome Shift to Free-to-Play Games

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The transition to inexpensive titles has divided consumers and signals an ongoing trend within the gaming industry.…

July 9, 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

Actual Play Podcasts depicted with drawing of people around a game board

How Actual Play Podcasts Led to the Golden Age of Tabletop RPGs

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

How has a game — once looked down upon and talked of in such negative light — garnered so much attention in recent years? Listening to people having fun playing the game certainly helped.…

August 11, 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

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

BlizzCon 2019 Brings the Heat With Reveals That Thrill Fans

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

In spite of some controversy, the annual convention by the game developer Blizzard still brought out the crowds.…

November 10, 2019

It’s Time To Stop Hating TotalBiscuit

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

His passing means it’s time to let go.…

June 6, 2018

Is EA’s Handling of ‘Star Wars Battlefront 2’ the Last Straw for Gamers?

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

The unanimous rejection of 'Battlefront 2' led to the most vicious revolt in gaming history; how will this PR nightmare impact the future of the industry?…

December 20, 2017

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