Vanquish and the Joy of Movement By Jeremy Signor • March 18th, 2020 Speed in games makes us crave that adrenaline rush we get when we go fast. Vanquish captures the joy of locomotion and the thrill of velocity.
Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year: Breaking Up With My Xbox By Matt Marrone • August 25th, 2015 “I have come to the end of an era – I am finished with the gaming consoles that inspired me to begin this column in the first place.” The Rookie of the Year begins a new chapter.
The Burnt Offering Interactive Thinger By Stu Horvath • September 8th, 2014 Stu Horvath reflects on his life of games.
The Collector By Brian Taylor • January 14th, 2014 I’m fairly certain I’ll never become an antiquarian bookseller in real life, so I’ll settle for playing one on the Internet.
View From the Side By Mark Filipowich • September 24th, 2013 Mark Filipowich explores the protagonist/sidekick dynamic in videogames.
The Town that Takes All By Steve Haske • February 28th, 2013 Steve Haske visits the most recent addition to the ash heap of videogame movie adaptations – Silent Hill: Revelation.
Rookie of the Year: I Am a Deadbeat Gamer By Matt Marrone • October 1st, 2012 The Rookie of the Year has been playing a lot of videogames. And not finishing them.