videogames

The Black Streamer Who Trolls Racists for the Lulz

What does a Civil War video game tell us about racial politics in modern America? Maybe just that America still finds laughter in Black pain — but Andrew Norris is making a statement by playing along

Unraveling the Chaotic Father-Son Canon of Donkey Kong

Family business? More like monkey business

Ten Years Later, We’re All Still Stuck Aboard Mr. Bones’ Wild Ride

Even after a decade, the iconic ‘RollerCoaster Tycoon 2’ meme’s gallows humor sadly remains as relevant as ever

Split-Screen Gaming Was the Epitome of Togetherness

For gamers in 1997, the debut of the Nintendo 64 brought a new opportunity: Four people playing together, on the same console. Now, split-screen multiplayer is a dying art — and we’re losing something tangible with it