Dear Mother
Should I push through playing a critically acclaimed game when I'm not having fun?
"Somehow, Outer Wilds manages to fall on the wrong line of all of my game preferences"
How do you get over your attachment to characters when a game ends?
"The game coming to an end almost feels like grief. There is an emptiness and sense of loss that I don't know how to fill..."
How do I figure out which couch co-op games are right for my relationship?
"It Takes Two started off well with amazing puzzles and an interesting approach. But the story of a fighting couple on the verge of divorce was brutal"
What games will help me heal from gamer burnout?
"Sometimes, I feel as if I've simply outgrown gaming as a hobby..."
What's in the feminist games canon?
It's complicated! But here are some recs from our regular contributors
Where are the games set outside of the US, UK, and Japan?
I, too, long for a game that captures the feeling of traipsing through Aotearoa's subtropical wonderland
Should I stop swearing so much when I game with other people?
"Swearing can be empowering and liberating for so many people... But it can be a little rough for people who have backgrounds with lots of verbal abuse"
What co-op games should I play with my partner?
"We're both decently experienced with games ranging from Gameboy to Switch 2, but my boyfriend less so..."
What movie-length games should my girlfriend watch me play?
"I decided to show my girlfriend who knows nothing about video games Ni No Kuni."
How do I form a video gaming group?
"Playing with random people online is not particularly appealing..."