Other than its improved graphics, Metroid Prime 4 could have been a GameCube game. The biomes are still broken up into small rooms with lengthy door-opening animations (to hide loading?) and the "psychic" abilities are superficial reskins of classic Metroid abilities.

It's been almost 20 years since Valve last released an original single-player IP in Portal. Why did Valve just stop making single-player games? They could have been for PC gaming what Nintendo was for console gaming.

After playing Deadlock, I now see minimaps in a different way

Have video games become too cluttered?

12h

How can punishing and mysterious games make players roll with the punches and play blind?

15h

Have gacha mechanics come to define the anime game industry?

I know it's a 12 year old game/conversation, but finally trying out GTA5 and is this game (ironically) actually meant for middle schoolers?

Academic survey: Video Game Studio Culture & Purchase Behavior Questionnaire

Which series should i start first?

"Pop music soundtracks are just advertisements" — a counterpoint, and an exploration of how licensed music is used in games

Why was there not an effective backlash from PlayStation players about the mandatory PS Plus subscription to be able to play most online games?

I can't be objective when it comes to rating games.

Gaming soundtracks featuring pop groups are blurring the line between art and advertisement

Games expect you to make decisions based on where you think the story is going instead of the story so far.

Are modern games taking too long to 'open up'

/r/truegaming casual talk

Delayed boss attack animations in wukong

Remember?

What are the "vania" elements in Metroidvanias like Hollow Knight?

I shifted my research focus to gaming and got rejected by every gaming subreddit/forum/thread.

i finally finished Cosmic Invasion and I have something to say about it

Do we actually prefer shorter games now or are we just exhausted by bad pacing in modern AAA titles

Help needed for PhD study on frustration tolerance in Souls-like and MMORPG players

What are the best games 2026 so far?

Why do old games become harder to play over time?

What makes a good RPG inventory system?

Different Kinds of Pain — Why GTA V’s Story Still Feels Real in 2025

Does rewarding positive player behavior actually help… or just make things weird? Curious what you all think.

I love when games are in total harmony with a console

Does a game studio's workplace culture affect whether you buy their games? (Research Survey)

What is a game that truly changed you?

When a gameplay tricks you into your breathing exercises

Why is there, to my knowledge no video game almost "equivalent" to something like Pitchfork for music?

Game Connection?

People who work full time 9-5. How do you balance work and gaming?

Fixed prices weren't common until the 19th century, most fantasy games are conveniently capitalistic

Unpopular opinion: climbing in games is actually good

Marketing research regarding reasons for purchasing cosmetic/aesthetic items in videogames.

TW3 is incredibly special to me. It’s helped me through some really difficult times and for a long time i’ve wanted to make a video explaining why. So here goes.

Boss Fight Books

Why Is Game Optimization Getting Worse?

Remember when.. (game file sizes)

I feel bad for declining invites from ppl I know, but I can't help it.

The Difficulty Problem

What do you think about the future of live-service single player games ?

Are you ready to insert the final coin?

I’m probably in the minority but I always prefer third person perspective when given the option in games

[Question] What makes a game cinematic?