South of Midnight is a master class in cultural appreciation

I’m a French Black woman whose favorite game of 2025 was not Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. And how could it be, when South of Midnight was released around the same time?

Jennifer Lufau Aug 21, 2026

Analysis

From "corny and hot" to "porn-y diversion": How gamers think about sexually explicit content in modern games

Sex scenes are still rare in games, and players' outlooks on them are notably nuanced

Katya Ryabova Aug 20, 2026

Feature

Fortnite's audio visualizer was nerfed, leaving disabled gamers in the lurch

The visual wheel became popular with disabled and non-disabled players

Grant Stoner Aug 19, 2026

Dear Mother

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A close-up of a wired controller sitting on a person's thigh. They are wearing a t-shirt and fishnet tights.

Advice

Dear Mother: It feels like everyone's played these video games. Should I?

How important is the video game canon, after all?

Zoë Hannah Feb 6, 2026

A person sitting at a desk, typing on a laptop. They are wearing a green hoodie and a green hat with cat ears

Advice

Dear Mother...

Curious about how to get your partner into games you love? Hoping to find a new genre that's within your budget? We can help!

Zoë Hannah Feb 2, 2026