The Director of ‘Pentiment’ Wants You to Know How His Characters Ate
When Josh Sawyer created his video game about 16th-century Bavaria, he set out to capture the feeling of that world, right down to the food on the table.
The Bruce Willis Deepfake Is Everyone’s Problem
There’s a fight brewing over how Hollywood stars can protect their identities. But it’s not just actors who should be paying attention.
Success on Twitch No Longer Comes on Twitch
Major streamers are stepping back from the Twitch grind, and smaller ones fear the platform is more interested in removing features than growing audiences.
Gabrielle Zevin Believes Games Show People Who They Really Are
In Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, the novelist explores the intimacy of gaming together.
Smiling Friends Is a Paean to the Internet’s Unruly Past
The Adult Swim show is a reminder of the days of good old-fashioned Flash animation.
It’s Not Just Loot Boxes: Predatory Monetization Is Everywhere
The UK recently declined to regulate prize draws as a form of gambling, but does it matter? The industry has moved on to more problematic ways to make money.
Stray’s Post-Apocalyptic World Evokes the Walled City of Kowloon
This now-lost city on the outskirts of Hong Kong is perhaps the most influential gaming location you’ve never heard of.
Has the US Learned Nothing From the UK’s Gambling Woes?
As American sports betting accelerates, a similar reckoning is sure to follow.
The Quarry Lets You Experience What’s Great About Slasher Films
The video game combines couch co-op bonding with the joy of watching horror films with friends.