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6/30/16

Jun 30 2016

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6/30/16

<i>Mighty No. 9 </i>melds the old with the new, ends up with the worst of both

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Mighty No. 9 melds the old with the new, ends up with the worst of both

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In 1985, the games industry came roaring out of a crash that almost destroyed it and rocketed into its brightest…

Best, Worst, Weirdest

6/23/16

Jun 23 2016

Best, Worst, Weirdest

6/23/16

The best, worst, and weirdest games from 25 years of <i>Sonic The Hedgehog</i>

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The best, worst, and weirdest games from 25 years of Sonic The Hedgehog

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The broadly accepted critical narrative about the Sonic The Hedgehog games is that they used to be good but are now…

AVQ&A

6/9/16

Jun 9 2016

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6/9/16

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What E3 announcement would be your dream come true?

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Alexander Chatziioannou,

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This installment’s question comes from Gameological editor Matt Gerardi:

Special Topics In Gameology

6/1/16

Jun 1 2016

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Special Topics In Gameology

6/1/16

Special Topics In Gameology

Can video games teach you to be a better photographer?

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Woe to the medical student who plays Surgeon Simulator instead of studying and goes on to be sued for gross…

Reviews

5/25/16

May 25 2016

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5/25/16

The hellacious new <i>Doom</i> tears the original to shreds

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The hellacious new Doom tears the original to shreds

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Has there ever been a game less in need of a reboot than Doom? Id Software birthed the first-person shooter with Wolf…

May 13 2016

The RPG Limit Break marathon features long games done relatively quick

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Welcome to our weekly open thread for the discussion of gaming plans, nagging questions, and whatever else we feel…

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5/11/16

May 11 2016

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5/11/16

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What’s the level you hate in a game you love?

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Zack Handlen,

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This installment’s question comes from A.V. Club contributor Zack Handlen:

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5/6/16

May 6 2016

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5/6/16

<i>Unchained X </i>might be free-to-play, but it’s <i>Kingdom Hearts </i>in every way

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Unchained X might be free-to-play, but it’s Kingdom Hearts in every way

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Welcome to our weekly open thread for the discussion of gaming plans, nagging questions, and whatever else we feel…

Let's Playlist

4/28/16

Apr 28 2016

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4/28/16

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Bass of operations: 10 homey themes from video game headquarters

Nick Wanserski,

Anthony John Agnello,

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The Suikoden games never shy away from depicting war as truly devastating. Suikoden III tells the series’ most fully…

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4/15/16

Apr 15 2016

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4/15/16

<i>Final Fantasy XV</i>’s second demo leaves out the game’s most promising parts

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Final Fantasy XV’s second demo leaves out the game’s most promising parts

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Welcome to our weekly open thread for the discussion of gaming plans, nagging questions, and whatever else we feel…

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4/14/16

Apr 14 2016

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4/14/16

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What game would you rather watch than play?

Nick Wanserski,

Zack Handlen,

Anthony John Agnello,

and 5 more

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This installment’s question comes from Gameological contributor Anthony John Agnello: What game would you rather…

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4/1/16

Apr 1 2016

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4/1/16

<i>Bravely Second</i>’s demo shows the sequel is sticking to its strengths

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Bravely Second’s demo shows the sequel is sticking to its strengths

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Welcome to our weekly open thread for the discussion of gaming plans, nagging questions, and whatever else we feel…

Mar 23 2016

Intentionally or not, the new Hitman is hilarious

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If there’s any vocation more self-important than international espionage, it’s high fashion. Assassins, models, and…

For Our Consideration

3/15/16

Mar 15 2016

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For Our Consideration

3/15/16

<i>Life Is Strange</i> offers a different kind of power fantasy

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Life Is Strange offers a different kind of power fantasy

Patrick Lee

This article discusses story details of Life Is Strange: Episode 2.

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3/10/16

Mar 10 2016

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3/10/16

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What game do you love despite knowing it’s terrible?

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Joe Keiser,

Anthony John Agnello,

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This installment’s question comes from Gameological contributor Patrick Lee: What game do you love despite knowing…

For Our Consideration

3/2/16

Mar 2 2016

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For Our Consideration

3/2/16

A run-in with Jack The Ripper exposes the barbarism of the <i>Assassin’s Creed</i>

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A run-in with Jack The Ripper exposes the barbarism of the Assassin’s Creed

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That the Assassins are the heroes of Assassin’s Creed is probably something we’re just meant to take on faith. Here…

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3/1/16

Mar 1 2016

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3/1/16

<i>Layers Of Fear</i> aims for arty horror, but its strength is simple scares

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Layers Of Fear aims for arty horror, but its strength is simple scares

Patrick Lee

At Universal Studios Hollywood, there used to be an attraction called the House Of Horrors. It was a short maze…

Let's Playlist

2/11/16

Feb 11 2016

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2/11/16

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Digital love: 10 sexy songs from video games

Anthony John Agnello,

Patrick Lee,

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Buried in L.A. Noire’s vast soundtrack of dramatic orchestral and jazz pieces are several period-appropriate…

For Our Consideration

1/27/16

Jan 27 2016

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1/27/16

Seven circles of hell: <i>Gameological</i>’s guide to PlayStation 4 dynamic themes

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Seven circles of hell: Gameological’s guide to PlayStation 4 dynamic themes

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Deep in the most terrible recesses of the PlayStation Network store, beyond the games, movies, and other things one…

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1/15/16

Jan 15 2016

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1/15/16

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Gotta go fast: Highlights from the Awesome Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon

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Welcome to our weekly open thread for the discussion of gaming plans, nagging questions, and whatever else we feel…

Patrick Lee's posts

Mighty No. 9 melds the old with the new, ends up with the worst of both

The best, worst, and weirdest games from 25 years of Sonic The Hedgehog

What E3 announcement would be your dream come true?

Can video games teach you to be a better photographer?

The hellacious new Doom tears the original to shreds

The RPG Limit Break marathon features long games done relatively quick

What’s the level you hate in a game you love?

Unchained X might be free-to-play, but it’s Kingdom Hearts in every way

Bass of operations: 10 homey themes from video game headquarters

Final Fantasy XV’s second demo leaves out the game’s most promising parts

What game would you rather watch than play?

Bravely Second’s demo shows the sequel is sticking to its strengths

Intentionally or not, the new Hitman is hilarious

Life Is Strange offers a different kind of power fantasy

What game do you love despite knowing it’s terrible?

A run-in with Jack The Ripper exposes the barbarism of the Assassin’s Creed

Layers Of Fear aims for arty horror, but its strength is simple scares

Digital love: 10 sexy songs from video games

Seven circles of hell: Gameological’s guide to PlayStation 4 dynamic themes

Gotta go fast: Highlights from the Awesome Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon