Highguard’s Launch Exposed Issues in Modern Gaming Journalism
Journalists praised Highguard before it was released but players have torn it apart. Access-based journalism isn’t being honest and it’s hurting the industry.
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Marvel Rivals Honors Luna Snow’s K‑Pop Roots in Its Anniversary Event
Marvel Rivals’ 8th anniversary event for Luna Snow shows that gaming can provide authentic representation for people of color.
Larian CEO Swen Vincke Thinks Gaming Critics Need Accountability (He’s Right)
Vincke suggested a “Metacritic for critics” on X before deleting his tweet. He does make a good point of how some reviewers go overboard with the negativity.
Stop Killing Games’ Next Move After Verifying 1.3M Signatures
Ross Scott’s Stop Killing Games initiative just reached a major milestone. The European Union verified 1,294,188 signatures out…
Star Citizen: Why I’m Still Here After a Decade (And Not Mad About It)
Many backers rage-quit Star Citizen years ago. I didn’t. Here’s why my “pre-alpha mindset” changed everything about this very expensive experiment.
Ubisoft’s Problem Isn’t the Games They’re Making
Ubisoft canceled 6 games and closed studios to “optimize.” But the real problem isn’t the games. It’s a structure built for 2005, not 2026.
Are Game Companies Killing What You Already Bought?
GOG’s director says preservation laws could reduce new games. But he’s missing the point: Stop Killing Games wants end-of-life plans, not eternal servers.
Genshin Impact and the Cost of Sexualized Character Design
Genshin Impact is fun to explore solo, but its increasingly sexualized character designs raise uncomfortable questions about immersion, values, and who this game serves.
GOG’s New Ownership Raises a Simple Question: Should Gamers Worry?
GOG has new ownership and familiar worries. Here is what actually changes, what stays stable, and why panic does not help anyone.