How Microsoft’s ID@Xbox program could change the indie game experience

Microsoft’s new indie program might restrict the types of games we see on the Xbox One.

Understanding ‘fanboyism’: an overused and misconstrued term

The term “fanboy” is often thrown around as a cheap insult among gamers without realizing what it’s meant to imply in the first place.

Borderlands 2′s DLC Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep lampoons geek culture

Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep is an example of how good writing and a bit of risk can lead to effective social commentary.

Three gamers respond to Microsoft’s ever-changing Xbox One policies

A group of gamers discuss their thoughts on Microsoft’s response to public disapproval with the Xbox One.

Why Left 4 Dead 3′s leak reflects poorly on gamers everywhere

Fans of the Left 4 Dead series are undoubtedly excited for the next game, but the nature of its reveal has been less than honest.

The DeanBeat: A visit inside Blizzard shows what it’s like to live and breathe games

The past is on display throughout Blizzard’s hallways, but don’t expect to get a glimpse of Titan, the all-important upcoming online title.

The Last of Us masters storytelling in ways only a few games should

As much as we can laud the storytelling of The Last of Us, we shouldn’t demand the same from all games.

Keeping handhelds alive in a world of mobile

Not everyone thinks mobile is a substitute for dedicated handhelds, which can provide better console-quality experiences on the go.

How supermarkets like Asda are sending a public message about Wii U

Supermarkets like Asda, the second-biggest chain in the U.K., reach a lot of people. This is what happens when it stops selling a console.

Civility in the game industry: Why it’s everyone’s responsibility

Toxic comments in the gaming community have reached new levels and are resulting in industry members like Phil Fish abandoning their careers.

The problem with the ESA’s ‘Essential Facts’ report on gender and games

The ESA reports that women make up nearly half of all video game players and that consumers purchase many different kinds of games. But without a clearer explanation of how it gathered this data, these “essential facts” are suspect.

If you could replay any this-gen game again for the first time … (staff feature)

What if we could replay some of the greatest gaming experiences of our lives again, but for the first time? Which would they be, and why?

Nintendo needs to properly support its Wii U game console

Nintendo should release more games, build third-party support, and fix the branding issue.

5 tips for creating better tutorials in mobile games

Tutorials in mobile gaming are arguably the most important to design properly. You only have about 30 seconds to gain a player’s attention before he’ll delete your app.

Why Mark Cerny’s clear voice helps sell the PlayStation 4

The storyteller is more important than the story itself, and right now, Sony’s voice is bringing much-needed confidence to consumers.

Why Citizen Kane’s influence should stay in film and out of games

The famous film is a common measuring stick for the quality of video games, but it’s an insult to the medium.