‘Unto The End’ Goes Too Hard at Being a Souls-like
Frustration builds in this bleak and beautiful march through a wintry wilderness.
News
Cyberpunk 2077's Dystopian Cities Are Already Here
The sprawling capitalist nightmare of Night City is reflected deep in the heart of the Lone Star state.
GameStop Memo Directs Customers Seeking 'Cyberpunk 2077' Refund to CD Projekt
The latest fallout from a confused announcement where the 'Cyberpunk 2077' developer asked fans to ask for refunds.
Getting a Refund for 'Cyberpunk 2077' Is a Complete Mess
The studio issued a public policy for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions, telling folks to seek a refund. Chaos ensued.
Podcasts
'Cyberpunk 2077:' A Good Build Isn't Always an Optimal One
Sometimes what you want isn't more HP, it's more grass.
'Immortals: Fenyx Rising' May Have Flown Too Close to Zelda's Sun
When you take your inspiration from one of the most lauded games of this generation, you are bound to draw some unfavorable comparisons.
The Random Kindness of Strangers in 'Demon's Souls' is Alive and Well
Souls games have always been about jolly co-operation.
Reviews
‘Unto The End’ Goes Too Hard at Being a Souls-like
Frustration builds in this bleak and beautiful march through a wintry wilderness.
'Cyberpunk 2077' Is a Crime Epic With Lots of Good Stories and Big Problems
Despite the cynical, transgressive edge Cyberpunk 2077 tries to pull off, it's a very straight and strait-laced game.
DJing Gets a Truly Great, Authentic Video Game Adaptation with 'Fuser'
We're light-years beyond 'DJ Hero' now.
Opinion
The Best Way to Understand the Complexity of Games Is Playing Them With a Kid
'Alba: A Wildlife Adventure' is a simple game that allowed me to connect with my four-year-old in a new way.
'Cyberpunk 2077' Finally Shows What DLSS Is Good For
A rare instance of AI doing a job without taking someone else's.
Cyberpunk 2077's Default Graphics Suck. Here's How I Made It Look Good
Bringing back all the worst "cinematic" options for a game that doesn't need them.
Features
It's Not Just Cyberpunk, Video Games Need to Take Epilepsy More Seriously
What happened with 'Cyberpunk 2077' was probably not malice, but it also revealed how much the industry has to learn about a serious condition.
Cultivating a Healthier Relationship to 'Genshin Impact'
Staying educated about microtransaction design can help most (but not all) players have a safer gacha game experience.
'Cyberpunk' Is Several Different Games, and You Choose Which One to Play
You get a lot of options about what kind of character and play style you want to create, but here's what you should know upfront.
Columns
The Mysterious, Magical End of 'Disco Elysium' Was One of the Year's Best
Time is running out, but for who, and on what scale?
Death Stranding’s Hero Is Just a Side Character
Bearing witness to those who can live on after the apocalypse.
It's Hard to Keep Returning to Video Game Apocalypses
The last regular Postscript column confronts its own ending.