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Death Stranding 2 Is A Joyful, Absurd Response To COVID

Goofy, lighthearted, constantly mugging: Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is an exercise in spectacle, a rumination on lockdown, and one of the most human games Kojima has made in years

Inside The Mass Call Campaign To Stop Video Game Censorship [Update]

"This is a marathon, not a race," say organizers who plan to keep calling payment processors for months, if need be

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You Have To Hear Chris Plante’s Sandwich Story

"It’s somehow getting on us, but we’re so happy that we’re not gonna die"

Board Game Company Fucks Around (Announcing A New Harry Potter Game), Finds Out (When Fans Revolt And Media Announce Boycotts)

'It’s a product to sell to people who prioritise their nostalgia for children’s fantasy over the culture their trans friends and family live in'

‘Dopamine Simply Doesn’t Work Like That’: An Interview With A User Experience Researcher

'Part of the reason I have worked in games UXR and not, say, microwave UX, is that games can be designed to be hard'


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The World Is Conspiring Against Me Legally Experiencing The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

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I’m Mad We Didn’t Get A Spice Girls Anime

Look I'm not saying it would have been good, but just look at how cool it looks!

Let’s All Read A Shitty Video Game Press Release Together

'The development process will prioritize staying true to the distinctive tone and spirit of the original work, without...'

Ozzy Osbourne Played A Video Game Convention In 2009, And It Ruled

"The kids had a great time. That's the best part of my job: giving them the best time"