Before online matchmaking, there were LAN parties — physical gatherings where friends lugged PCs, tangled cables, and gamed until sunrise. These social events were the heart of early multiplayer gaming, and their legacy still echoes in today’s digital ecosystems. In the late ’90s and early 2000s, LAN parties were rituals. Counter-Strike 1.6, Quake III, Warcraft […]

Cozy games are having a moment — and for good reason. In a world overloaded with stress, high-speed shooters, and competitive metas, players are turning to gentler, slower-paced titles that focus on comfort, creativity, and emotional fulfillment. But what makes them so addictive? First, it’s the lack of pressure. Games like Stardew Valley, Unpacking, and […]

In today’s marketing-heavy gaming industry, hype can be both a blessing and a curse. Titles like Anthem, Babylon’s Fall, or Hyperscape had massive build-up — only to fizzle out shortly after launch. So why do some games with promising trailers and big budgets fail to survive? The number one culprit is unmet expectations. When a […]

The days of being locked into a single platform are fading fast. Cross-platform play — the ability to compete with others regardless of their device — is rapidly becoming the new standard in multiplayer gaming. Games like Fortnite, Rocket League, Minecraft, and Call of Duty: Warzone have proven that platform barriers can be broken without […]

Gaming has become one of the most inclusive entertainment mediums — thanks in part to a growing movement toward accessibility. Developers are no longer designing for just one kind of gamer. They’re designing for everyone. Major strides have been made in recent years. The Last of Us Part II featured over 60 accessibility settings, including […]