Kate Cox - Mothership

When Big Walk is a group date

House House's group puzzle game is a unique proposition for a trio of intimate partners

Madeline Blondeau Aug 13, 2026

Analysis

Lust in space: Stellar Blade vs. NieR:Automata

What unites Eve and 2B — and what divides them

Andrei Filote Aug 12, 2026

Personal Essay

My little sister won't stop restarting games — I think she's onto something

Is it perfectionism, or just an appreciation for the beginning of games?

Valerie Conklin Aug 11, 2026

Kate Cox has been a journalist for more than 15 years. She started her career as a film and video game critic before pivoting to tech, policy, and anything else interesting. She lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her family.

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Faye smiles at her hand, which roils with embers. In the other hand, she holds a longsword.

Opinion

God of War Laufey could be the first real mom game

"Faye — who we have known as a wife and mother — is being given a chance to be a person," Kate Cox writes.

Kate Cox Jun 25, 2026