Power Fantasies and the End of Arkane Austin
Arkane Austin told stories about power and how we try to hold onto it. With Redfall, Redfall was the termination of that tale.
Productive Citybuilding at the End of the World
As dark clouds draw nearer, Against the Storm keeps its eyes firmly on the bottom line.
Old News from the Latest Disasters
If sunlight is the best disinfectant, why haven't years of shocking tell-all stories done more to improve game development processes?
Subscriptions, Journalism, and You
None of us got into this line of work wanting to run a business, yet suddenly, here we are.
Billions and Billions Served, Hundreds of Hours Burned
Why play a game you're excited about when you can grimly chase scores in an old one?
Will They Stop Making Video Games for Me?
Pondering the future of games when publishers have decided they won't pay the money or take the risks required to make them.
Paying Respects to Press F
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare has endured in pop culture for a very weird reason. Here's how "Press F to pay respects" became the game's lasting legacy.
Total War: Star Wars and Counterintuitive Historical Accuracy
Warfare in Star Wars is often very silly and nonsensical... but that makes it a good candidate for Total War.