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From Sidekick to Symptom: An In-Depth Look at How Game Characters Grow (and Break) Over Time Tanya Krane - 22 Aug 2025

A witty, in-depth analysis of how video game characters evolve - from antiheroes and companions to tragic villains - and how gameplay mechanics shape those arcs. Read on for what actually makes a character's journey matter....

The Wacky History of Platform Games Chucky - 04 Oct 2024

Platform games - the genre that made us believe we could jump higher, run faster, and collect floating coins while avoiding spike traps. For many of us, it was the starting point of our lifelong obsession with video games....

PS5 Disc Console vs. PS5 Digital Edition: Which One Should You Get? Jay Aborro - 20 Sep 2024

Compare the PS5 Disc Edition and PS5 Digital Edition, highlighting key differences such as price, physical media capability, and convenience....

What are microtransactions in games? Gemma Looksby - 19 Sep 2024

Microtransactions. The two-syllable word that causes gamers everywhere to simultaneously groan, sigh, and reach for their wallets......

Which Games Console Should You Get? A Guide for the Indecisive Gamer Chucky - 05 Sep 2024

A light-hearted article giving advice on choosing a games console...

Understanding Frame Rate in Video Games (And Why Your Eyes Might Be Lying to You) Gemma Looksby - 03 Sep 2024

Article explaining the concept of frame rate in video games consoles and PCs....

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: In-Depth Comparison Gemma Looksby - 03 Sep 2024

Detailed comparison of the Playstation 5 and the Xbox Series X/S - which one should you buy?...

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Sophie Turner Is Lara Croft — How Tomb Raider's Brutal Skill Ceiling Will Shape Amazon's TV Take

Hemal Harris - 04 Sep 2025

Sophie Turner will play Lara Croft in Amazon's Tomb Raider series. Here's how the show can capture the games' brutal challenge loo...

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Gamescom 2025: From Hornet's Revenge to Gunfights in the Future — The Biggest Reveals, Ranked by Hype (and Probability of Screaming)

Gemma Looksby - 27 Aug 2025

Gamescom 2025 unleashed release dates, surprises, and enough nostalgia to power a retro arcade. Hollow Knight: Silksong finally la...

From Sidekick to Symptom: An In-Depth Look at How Game Characters Grow (and Break) Over Time

Tanya Krane - 22 Aug 2025

A witty, in-depth analysis of how video game characters evolve - from antiheroes and companions to tragic villains - and how gamep...

Helldivers 2: The Ultimate Skill Test — How to Survive When Friendly Fire Is A Feature

Hemal Harris - 22 Aug 2025

Helldivers 2 turns cooperative shooters into a terrifying teamwork exam. From friendly-fire fiascos to stratagem juggling and glob...

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PlayStation Plus August Drop: Mortal Kombat 1, Spider-Man, Sword of the Sea and Two Resident Evils — Sony’s Buffet of Beatdowns and Beachside Introspection

Chucky - 22 Aug 2025

Sony's August PlayStation Plus drop mixes Mortal Kombat 1 and Marvel's Spider-Man with day-one indie Sword of the Sea, EDF6 co-op ...

Tariff Drama and Console Character Arcs: How the PS5 Price Hike Recasts PlayStation's Story

Tanya Krane - 21 Aug 2025

Sony just raised PS5 prices in the US - but this is more than a number. We break down the cast, the catalyst (hello, tariffs), and...

The Nintendo Switch 2: An Overhyped Second Date That Actually Went Well

Chucky - 14 Jun 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 has hit the market, and it's selling like hotcakes! Here's what you need to know about this slightly improved se...