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Some Games Should Stay in the Past

My super problematic childhood faves

9h ago

A haphazard pile of games on a sofa containing (from top to bottom) Space Pirates, Who Shot Johnny Rock, Drug Wars, and Mad Dog 2: The Lost Gold.

9h ago

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GTA 6 Might Not Save the Game Industry

The omnipresent problem of the “forever game”

Nov 11

A drone shot perspective of the fictional Florida coastline of GTA 6, showing a beach packed with people and umbrellas.

Nov 11

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I Miss The Old Headphone Era

Apple ruined everyone’s fun

May 19

Apple’s 3rd Generation Air Pods in a case lying open on a laptop, next to a cup of iced coffee.

May 19

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The 3 Most Baffling Things About This Year’s Game Awards Nominees

One of my predictions was completely wrong

2d ago

An armor-clad knight rides atop Torrent, the horse/goat creature from Elden Ring, towards a foreboding tree in the distance which looms over some structures.

2d ago

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My Two Wild Picks for Game of the Year

Making official predictions before the nominees go live

6d ago

The customizable player character in Dragon Age: The Veilguard looks at a huge blue window in front of a giant fish tank. Some lit candles dot the floor for some reason.

6d ago

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PlayStation’s Weird Mid Tier Year

Three cheers for the little guy?

6d ago

Astro Bot (dressed as God of War’s Kratos) stands proudly holding an axe near a tree stump.

6d ago

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Did Microsoft Miss the Best Window for a Handheld Xbox?

The race to get out of last place

Nov 14

An ROG Ally handheld gaming PC running Starfield, held up by the author’s left hand. An Xbox Series S console is visible in the background at the bottom right of the frame.

Nov 14

Alex Rowe

Video Games Taught Me That Money is Everywhere

Hit all the barrels and get rich

Nov 13

Mario runs through the iconic first stage of Super Mario Bros, collecting a gold coin out of the very first block in the game world.

Nov 13

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Retro Gaming Spotlight: River City Ransom

A classic of pure game design

Nov 12

The menu at Merv’s Burger joint in classic retro game River City Ransom, with the “free smile” option highlighted. The menu takes up most of the right side of the screen, with a small graphical inset showing the game characters on the left. Art borders flank the game to make it fit a widescreen display.

Nov 12

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Okay Fine — The Xbox Series S is Cool

Microsoft’s little console powerhouse

Nov 12

A closeup of a woman in a fur coat and fancy night out attire, featured in the cold open of Like a Dragon Gaiden on Xbox Series S.

Nov 12

Alex Rowe

Alex Rowe

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

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