Rants

Civilization 7 gameplay features are here to dismantle tradition. Explore the new modular Ages and leader mechanics that finally fix the late-game strategy slog.

Borderlands 4 leaves Pandora behind for the mysterious planet Kairos. Will the new villain and fresh setting offer redemption or just more of the same loot grind?

The Sparking Zero roster has exploded to over 200 fighters in a chaotic display of fan service. Discover why this bloated, glorious mess is a dream for fans.

The Nintendo Switch Online library is a retro goldmine, but is it worth the price? Discover if this digital rental service is a masterpiece or a nostalgic trap.

To stop modern hackers, developers now use kernel level anti cheat software with total system access. Learn why this intrusive tech is a PC gaming nightmare.

Frustrated by the missing split screen on premium smartphones? Uncover why tech giants force app juggling and if overpriced foldables will finally fix it.

Gorgeous next-gen graphics are being buried under flashing XP bars. Discover why cluttered game HUDs ruin video game immersion and desperately need to die.

Tired of emptying endless magazines into basic street thugs? Explore why bullet sponge enemies are the laziest form of artificial difficulty in modern gaming.

I play video games to escape the crushing disappointment of human interaction. You can imagine my absolute thrill when developers decided my solo sanctuary needed a mandatory social hour. Suddenly, franchises that built their empires on glorious isolation are shoving forced multiplayer modes down our throats like vegetables hidden in a toddler’s mashed potatoes. Take

Tired of the amnesia plot device in gaming? Explore why this dusty trope is a necessary evil for developers and how modern RPGs are finally getting it right.