Natalie Checo - Mothership

Control Resonant and inheriting male violence

Dylan never wanted strength, nor asked for any of this

Max Murphy Nov 5, 2026

Analysis

Car Park Capital made me act out big auto’s nastiest tactics

The satirical simulation of urban sprawl is tapping into a deeply repressed instinct to engage in rent-seeking behavior

Claire Woodcock Nov 3, 2026

Horror

The horror of Phantasmagoria was 30 years ahead of its time

Roberta Williams' 1995 horror game is a creepy miracle

Ashley Bardhan Nov 2, 2026

Natalie Checo is a writer, social media manager, and community manager at Sunset Visitor who also does community work at Black Tabby Games. She has written for Fanbyte, Paste Magazine, IGN, Polygon, and more.

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A seated audience with their backs to the camera at a presentation with a projector showing gameplay footage

Advice

An incomplete etiquette guide for attending in-person gaming events

Natalie Checo of Sunset Visitor demystifies the tough balancing act of meeting people in person at game conferences

Natalie Checo Mar 3, 2026