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'We. The Revolution' Is a Bleak Morality Tale of Revolutionary Violence
A tragedy of ambition and corruption, 'We. The Revolution' is so skeptical of politics it fails to portray any.
'Return of the Obra Dinn' Is a Beautiful Murder Mystery by the Creator of 'Papers, Please'
When a ghost ship washes up on England’s shore, it’s your job to figure out what happened to the 60 souls who died on it.
Six Ways Games Can Teach Resistance
Games don't ask players to break their rules. Games teach players a system.
‘Papers, Please’ Is Frighteningly Resonant in Trump's America
What to do when "just doing your job" puts you on the wrong side of morality.
'Animal Inspector' Is Like 'Hot or Not' for Pets
If that pet snake is lame, it’s your job to let the world know.
Unstuck in Time: What Video Games Have to Say About the 1980s
From "Vice City" to "The Phantom Pain," games have been looking back at the decade in fascinating ways.
Kill a Newspaper in This Censorship Game
The truth is your last priority when editing 'The Westport Independent.'
The Creator of ‘Papers, Please’ Is Working on a New Detective Game
A conversation with indie developer Lucas Pope about his new game, Return of the Obra Dinn, and his award-winning breakthrough, Papers, Please.
The Creator of ‘Papers, Please’ Is Working on a New Detective Game
A conversation with indie developer Lucas Pope about 'Return of the Obra Dinn' and his award-winning breakthrough.
The Value of Video Games That Aren’t ‘Fun’
We need games brave enough to make the player upset and uncomfortable, that aren't empowering or traditionally entertaining.
Bleak Video Games Should Remind Us of What Matters in Our Real Lives
Bleak dystopias can be oddly uplifting.