"Meritocracy." It's a word we've all probably heard before. It feels like it's always been there, perfectly describing our social…
A Dispatch From a Moment of Uncertainty
I don’t know.
Global Game Hegemony
Video games are a global phenomenon, but the United States owns the globe. Maybe it’s time to change that.
These Realities We’ve Constructed
I don’t think I’ve ever been freaked out by a face that resides in the uncanny valley.
What We Don’t Know Won’t (not) Hurt Us
I don't want to be considered an expert on anything, least of all game design or development. If you enjoy…
I Kind Of Want Pokémon Sword And Shield To Be Bad Now, But Like, Gloriously Bad. Out Of Spite.
The new Pokémon game is going to be fine, but I'd like to see Game Freak come out with both…
Death Stranding’s Depiction of Queerness is Hamfisted and Creepy
Hideo Kojima has Done A Queer Inclusion. But is it good? Signs point to no!
Make All The Games Queer
We can do better than mere incremental and patronizing "representation."
Now That Ash Ketchum Has Finally Won A Pokémon Tournament, Let Him Age
Ash has been 10 or 11 years old for two decades now and it’s getting creepy. Maybe his victory in…
In Defense of Bad Games
Bad video games get lambasted. Here’s what that position misses.