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Why Can't Games Just Be Emotional and Fun?
Some recent backlash over Unravel’s place in the gaming industry causes one staff member to wonder why some people are so hesitant to let games be entertainment.
By Cody Gravelle on 10 July 2016
Opinion: Allison Road Was Doomed from the Start
The recent cancellation of P.T. spiritual successor Allison Road came as a surprise to some, but find out why one writer thinks the game was doomed from the start.
By Dalton Cooper on 15 June 2016
Why Umbrella Corps Could Be A Good Game
The Resident Evil shooter spin-off game Umbrella Corps has already been rejected by some gamers. Find out why one writer thinks fans are being too quick to judge.
By Dalton Cooper on 09 April 2016
The World Deserves A Proper GoldenEye 007 Sequel
GoldenEye 007 on the Nintendo 64 remains one of the highest rated first-person shooters of all time, and one writer thinks it’s about time for a proper sequel. Rare Replay is a collectio...
By Dalton Cooper on 26 March 2016
Why Carmine Needs to Be in Gears of War 4
With new details on Gears of War 4 emerging, one editor talks about why Carmine needs to make a return and why the various characters donning the name have become so beloved. As one of th...
By Riley Little on 26 March 2016
Quantum Break: Why I'm Worried
Quantum Break appears to be one of the year’s most highly anticipated games. However, find out why one writer fears that Quantum Break may be a financial flop. Before I begin, let me say...
By Dalton Cooper on 26 March 2016
It's Time to End the Game vs Interactive Story Debate
Warren Spector makes some good points about some games not making the best use of the medium, but it’s time for the tired ‘game versus interactive story’ argument to go.
By Rob Gordon on 22 March 2016
This Is How Ubisoft Can Make Watch Dogs 2 Worthwhile
With the news that Watch Dogs 2 is approximately a year away, one Game Rant writer examines the shortcomings of the series’ first entry and what Ubisoft can do to improve. Does anybody el...
By Cody Gravelle on 26 February 2016
Uncharted 4's Dialogue Options Are Pointless
The addition of dialogue options to Uncharted 4 will not make much of a difference to a player’s control of the plot, but will the illusion make the game more immersive? Uncharted 4 prove...
By Rob Gordon on 26 December 2015
Why Most People Will Never Become Great At a Video Game
Although multitasking is a great skill to have, it is often the aspect of a gamer’s personality that holds them back from reaching the top tier of competitive play. The vast majority of g...
By Denny Connolly on 26 December 2015
Fallout 4's Companions Are Too Judgmental
Fallout 4 companions may have the player’s back in combat, but their constant criticisms of the sole survivor’s choices make can players feel constantly judged instead. When I boot up Fa...
By Sarah Fields on 26 December 2015
When Is It Time to Throw Away Old Games?
When is it time to throw away your old consoles and games and embrace the digital age? After a few decades of gaming, everyone eventually runs out of shelf space. My fiancée and I moved i...
By Denny Connolly on 26 December 2015
How Nintendo Should Handle Smash Bros. on NX
In the wake of news pertaining to the final DLC for the ever-popular Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, one editor gives his take on the next core installment. As one of the biggest franchi...
By Riley Little on 26 December 2015
The Futility of Firewatch is What Makes it Special
With some Firewatch fans having doubts over the quality of the game’s conclusion, one writer discusses whether the title’s narrative fits perfectly with the game as a whole.
By Rob Gordon on 21 November 2015