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The Most Overlooked Accessibility Issue in Gaming

I’m so tired of all these strobe lights

6d ago

Lace Harding, a character from Dragon Age: The Veilgaurd, stands near the game camera in a close-up dialogue sequence.

6d ago

Yakuza Kiwami is Great on Switch

A capable translation of a near decade-old classic remake

7h ago

Yakuza Kiwami’s protagonist Kiryu stands on a rain-soaked street full of bright retail signage, as NPCs pass by holding umbrellas.

7h ago

The Top 5 Modern Samurai Action Games

Trees, swords, and shiba inus all ranked in a numbered list

1d ago

1d ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is 2024’s Boldest Big RPG

Equal parts reboot, sequel, and mainstream-friendly fun

2d ago

Dragon Age’s customizable player character, Rook, stands in front of some light shafts coming through the windows in a large room.

2d ago

Why Did I Sleep on Yakuza Kiwami 2 for So Long?

This 2017 RPG remake reset my genre expectations

5d ago

Kazuma Kiryu stands on a bridge in front of a large bank of neon advertising signs. Pedestrians mill around on the left side of the frame.

5d ago

Nintendo’s Newest Announcement Made Me Scream

A grand forgotten Wii U adventure finally comes to Switch

Oct 30

An anime-styled woman from Xenoblade Chronicles X stares directy into the camera. She has white hair and red armor. A vast set of structures frames her in the background.

Oct 30

The Frustrating Downside of PC Gaming

Get ready to tweak and troubleshoot

Oct 29

The customized player character of Diablo IV stands near a teleport pad in one of the game’s main town hubs.

Oct 29

My Favorite Way to Play Resident Evil 4 Will Surprise You

Are you ready for total 3D horror immersion?

Oct 28

A closeup of Resident Evil 4 Remake protagonist Leon, showing his detailed face and strand-based hair.

Oct 28

The Secret Best ‘Story Game’ Franchise

Now on Nintendo Switch — and TV?

Oct 28

Judgment’s protagonist Takayuki Yagami looks straight into the game camera while standing on a neon-lit street.

Oct 28

Zelda’s Cute Collectibles Are Just Begging to Be Found

My favorite open world mechanic, no contest

Oct 23

A Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Korok plush stands on a couch next to a Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch case (right). The Korok is brown and green, and the case is blue on top and green on the bottom, and features the key art from the Link’s Awakening remake.

Oct 23

Alex Rowe

Alex Rowe

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I write about gaming, tech, music, and their industries. Audio producer, video editor, and former magazine critic. Look mom, I’m using my English degree!

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