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Wikipedia Is Basically a Massive RPG
Sure, the metaphor is imperfect. But as the encyclopedia enters its 20th year, it’s worth reflecting on the “rules of ... -
How Old-School Text Adventures Inspired Our Virtual Spaces
MMORPGs and even social media can trace their roots to games that used simple text commands to construct vivid, fantastical ... -
The Next Gen Console Games You Should Actually Care About
The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 have some great games coming this year—assuming schedules hold. Here’s a quick rundown ... -
How a Decade-Old Game Helped Me Cope with Seasonal Depression
During a bleary fall and winter, the open world of Skyrim gave me the motivation and joy I couldn’t find ... -
Lucasfilm Games' New Partnerships Mean the Galaxy's the Limit
The Disney-owned company just announced a new Star Wars title coming from Ubisoft and an Indiana Jones game from Bethesda. ... -
Bugsnax Is Keeping Me Going (and It Might Just Help You Too)
The island quest-style game is perfect for this “casual gaming” moment. http://www.wired.com/ -
In Minecraft, All the Server's a Stage
A pixelated political drama has played out in the sandbox game since May—drawing millions of viewers in the process. http://www.wired.com/ -
Postapocalyptic Video Games Saved Me From Pandemic Despair
Stories of people clawing their way back from despair, bonding together, and having fun in the process are exactly what ... -
Omori Is the Horror RPG of Your Dreams (or Nightmares)
As an elegant exploration of psychology and grief, it has the promise of Undertale—and it might have slipped under your ... -
The Rise of Sierra Online Wasn’t Exactly a Fairytale
Founder Ken Williams opens up about his new book, video game design in the late 80s—and his regrets about selling ...