When the Stream Becomes the Game: A WoW Launch Day Problem
On World of Warcraft: Midnight’s launch day, some streams buried the game under subathons and merch. Gaming companies need to rethink what they’re actually funding.
Epic Games’ DRM Silence Is a Consumer Trust Problem
Epic gave away Hogwarts Legacy for free but didn’t mention Denuvo. Here’s why that silence matters more than you’d think.
AMD’s Meta Deal: What It Really Means for You
AMD just signed a massive AI chip deal with Meta. Here’s what it actually means for everyday AMD users. And why it’s more complex than you think.
Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet Reimagines T’Challa’s Role as King
T’Challa faces a rebellion from within Wakanda. Ta-Nehisi Coates draws parallels between the rebellion and real-life liberation movements.
When Politics Reveals What You Already Suspected About Someone
Learn what malevolent traits actually look like in close relationships and what to do when you can no longer ignore them.
Timers Aren’t Gameplay: The Case for Expediting in Sandbox Games
Sandbox games thrive on player freedom. So why are gamers arguing to remove expedite options that help time-constrained players enjoy games their way?
WoW Midnight’s CE Feels Like a Betrayal of Its Biggest Fans
Blizzard’s most loyal WoW fans bought the Midnight CE and got left behind. Here’s what went wrong and why it matters.
WoW Midnight: What Blizzard Is Saying, And What It Isn’t
World of Warcraft: Midnight arrives March 2. Here’s an honest breakdown of the new expansion: the story, the housing system, the gold economy changes, and the monetization questions Blizzard isn’t directly answering.
Why DNA Ethnicity Results Change and What That Really Means
DNA ethnicity reports always total 100 percent, even when data is incomplete. Here’s why that matters for accuracy and identity.