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The Sunday Papers: What We Learned From The Elder Scrolls VI Teaser
A chaotic, metaphorical romp through game industry news, referencing GTA V, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and studio acquisition woes, all to finally decipher the Elder Scrolls VI teaser.
Matthew Mercer's Best D&D Quote Encourages Embracing Failure
The popular Dungeon Master emphasizes learning from mistakes as crucial for both players and DMs.
The 10 Most Perfectly Designed Final Fantasy Cards in Magic: The Gathering
Wizards of the Coast successfully translated iconic Final Fantasy characters and mechanics into compelling Magic: The Gathering cards.
Captain Pike's Most Inspiring Star Trek Quote Still Resonates Four Years Later
Anson Mount's portrayal of Captain Pike imbues Star Trek's optimistic philosophy with profound personal meaning, even in the face of known tragedy.
The Toughest Choices in RPGs Are the Personal Ones
From Disco Elysium's trauma to The Witcher 3's messy romances, the most memorable decisions in role-playing games are those that hit closest to home.
The 10 Funniest 'Far Side' Comics About Cows
Gary Larson's surreal humor often found its funniest moments in the bovine.
Mass Effect's Cruelest Moral Choice Remains Gaming's Most Haunting Mission
Nineteen years later, the Homecoming quest in the original Mass Effect still presents a deeply uncomfortable decision about grief, duty, and what it means to preserve humanity.
Bill Watterson's 'Lost' Calvin and Hobbes Character: The Uncle Max Enigma
A brief two-week appearance in 1988, Uncle Max was an experiment that creator Bill Watterson ultimately abandoned.
Father of Late Pokémon Influencer Asks The Pokémon Company for a Tribute Card
A father is seeking to honor his son, Avery the Poké Kid, with a special trading card after his posthumous viral moment.