Lewis Gordon
Washington Post
United Kingdom
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Water in video games has never looked wetter. Er, better.
Video games don't simulate water. They create an illusion — one that needs to work right in “about five thousandths of a second.” → Read More
Hook, line and sinker: How fishing minigames became a video game mainstay
There has been virtual fishing nearly as long as there have been video games. We asked developers: Why? → Read More
Video games face a tough choice: Realistic graphics or sustainability
As Marina Psaros works to better Unity's environmental credentials, she wrestles with gaming’s environmental impact at large. → Read More
How to Make the Video Game Industry Greener
A new book by researcher Ben Abraham charts gaming’s path to carbon neutrality. → Read More
Southern Gothic Mystery Norco Is a Masterful Meditation on Place
Inspired by the rich traditions of the lead developer’s Louisiana hometown, this indie adventure game is a soaring ride through the 21st century. → Read More
The Best Games of 2021 Were an Explosion of Color and Charisma
As the pandemic continued, these exuberant titles looked beyond the long dark night. → Read More
‘The Geography’ is an Ambient Video Game Colored by Catastrophe
Ponder the planet’s future in the company of massive mountains and a great soundtrack. → Read More
How Season on PS5 is taking in-game photography back to the future
Video games are embracing the meditative charms of film photography – and the stunning Season on PS5 and PC has the makings of a timeless classic. → Read More
‘Neurocracy’ Is a Murder Mystery That Plays Like a Wikipedia Binge
The so-called alternate reality game is a compelling exercise in collaborative, online sleuthing. → Read More
'Ynglet' Is a Musical Platformer That Plays Like a Beautiful Instrument
Think ‘Rez’ meets ‘Mario’ with gorgeous painterly graphics. → Read More
Typing Game 'Inkslinger' Is a Chilling Victorian Horror, and You're the Co-Writer
Less is more in this impressively evocative and experimental Danish text-adventure. → Read More
‘UnearthU’ Is a Mindfulness App That Mocks the Tech Industry
‘UnearthU’ is a surprisingly poignant satire of mindfulness apps. No subscription required. → Read More
'Genesis Noir' Brings a Jazzy, Silver-Screen Vibe to the Story of Creation
A far-out and freewheeling take on the point and click genre. → Read More
Games Like 'Umurangi Generation' Bring the Moment Into Focus
A crop of new, weird, and expressive photography games get players to look around, create digital mementos, and say “I was here.” → Read More
Digital Artist Tries to Sell NFTs, Argues Their Values Are Unaffected
The controversial crypto art craze could spawn a “musical physics game.” → Read More
'Twelve Minutes' Is Filled With Shocking Twists That Accomplish Nothing
Director Luis Antonio wants to evoke the provocateurs of modern cinema but ends up falling short. → Read More
Recursive Puzzler ‘Maquette’ Never Achieves an Emotional Awakening
A handful of evocative moments fail to elevate the game’s straightforwardly sentimental story. → Read More
‘Nuts’ Asks You To Snoop On Nature In Order To Save It
A woodsy riff on the first-person puzzler. → Read More
Spectacle Trumps Survival in the Delightfully Weird ‘Eternal Cylinder’
Explore a world of pure imagination in this big-hearted ode to diversity. → Read More
Brain-controlled gaming exists, though ethical questions loom over the tech
The far-off tech is a peek into our possible cyberpunk future. → Read More