RPG
Is Anyone Actually ‘Poopsocking’ Diablo 4?
The latest installment of Blizzard's beloved and feared franchise brings back a phrase that's part urban legend, part mental state.
Robot Dog With RPG Strapped to Its Back Demoed at Russian Arms Fair
A developer showed off the logical next step in robotic warfare.
Conversations With People Who Dated (and Got Married) in Video Games
“His mannerisms and his way of speaking definitely matched his avatar ... We live together now, but we still hang out in-game together.”
20 Years Ago, Paper Mario Made the Mushroom Kingdom Feel Like a Real Place
In the years since, Nintendo's RPG series has drifted further and further away from what made it so interesting in the first place.
'Paper Mario: The Origami King' Has Exposed My Broken Brain
You might think manipulating a circle is no big deal, but you haven't met me, the person who hates shapes.
The Radical Politics of 'Disco Elysium' Make For a Potentially Complicated Legacy
A spoiler-filled conversation about 'Disco Elysium' gets us thinking about the future of games—and the world.
The Personal Story Behind Parvati, the Surprise Star of 'The Outer Worlds'
Parvati has become a rallying cry for a group of marginalized people who rarely see themselves depicted with such care and nuance.
Here’s Your First Look at the Dark and Bloody ‘Diablo IV’
It’s been a long time coming (and very heavily rumored!), but it’s real.
'Game of Thrones' Is Turning Into a Generic Video Game Plot
Increasingly, ‘Game of Thrones’ has taken storytelling cues from video games like 'Mass Effect' and 'The Witcher.'
'Anthem' Could Be Great Someday. Today Is Not That Day.
I was ready for 'Anthem' to be my Destiny, splitting the difference between dropping colored objects and telling cool stories. It feels great to fly, but it has a long way to go.
'Sunless Skies' Tells Its Stories Slowly, But They're Worth the Trip
The horror of an empire on which a Clockwork Sun never sets.