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Landlords Want to Make Virtual Reality Just as Hellish as Real Life
With property values declining due to the pandemic, some real estate moguls are investing in virtual spaces they can fully control.
FarmVille Is Closing Forever and Hardcore Fans Are Devastated
“A lot of us have talked on Facebook and said, what do we do now FarmVille is ending? How do we survive?”
Game Companies Can Serve Communities or Customers, But Rarely Both
An ex-moderator explains how company policies and procedures protect the worst abusers at the expense of players and employees.
What it's like at the Super Bowl of eSports
At the global finals tournament for Dota 2, known as "The International," on Saturday, Team Liquid took home a win — and $10.8 million.
Loot From the Rabbit Hole of History in 'Wikipedia: The Text Adventure'
You are no longer merely a researcher in a vast library; you are a thief of history, a hoarder of words.
In the Company of Heroes: An Interview with ‘Overwatch’ Designer Jeff Kaplan
We discuss new characters, the importance of the meta, and the social responsibilities of game developers in the 21st century.
The Secret Shame of Steam Cheaters That Lasts Seven Years
For nearly a decade, your profile is branded: cheater. But should you really have to live with a stupid mistake you made at 17?
‘Rocket League' Was (Deservedly) the Best Selling Game on PSN in 2016
It may not be the hottest release anymore, but it remains a regular part of my rotation. And it's hard to imagine it ever leaving.
I Went Riding with the Reaper Lords, Grand Theft Auto’s Biggest Motorcycle Club
And on the way I learned some lessons in respect, humility, and brotherhood. Because for these players, this is more than just a game.
It's Not You, 'Dota,' It’s Me: Why I've Finally Quit My MOBA Habit
We had our good times, Troll Warlords and all, but you were turning me into a toxic monster.
It's Not You, 'Dota,' It’s Me: Why I've Finally Quit My MOBA Habit
We had our good times, Troll Warlords and all, but you were turning me into a toxic monster.
Why We’re Still Addicted To ‘Rocket League,' One Year Later
Psyonix's muscle-cars-and-massive-balls game has been a mainstay of our evenings since it came out, and we're not about to break the habit any time soon.