For the first time next year, Sony won’t make an appearance at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo. Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee will miss the company’s presence at the biggest gaming event of the year.
A comparison of photos of Janesville's West Milwaukee Street show the differences (and similarities) between the early 1900s and today.
After recent attempts to censor the unsavory part of certain recent games, Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee wonders what should be allowed in video games.
The 100,000th Chevrolet made in Janesville came off the line June 3, 1925.
‘Diablo’ fans became upset when they found out the next game in the franchise is a mobile spinoff. While many are trying to dismiss these gamers’ complaints by calling them entitled, Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee understands their frustration.
Newville residents had to use boats to get to their homes during Rock River flooding in April 1975.
“Red Dead Redemption II” is a beast of a game with an overwhelming amount of things to see and do, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee. Here are his first impressions as he works through the game.
A comparison of aerial photos of Walworth show the differences between 1937 and today.
The late John “TotalBiscuit” Bain will be the first non-player to be inducted into the Esports Hall of Fame. It’s the right way to recognize his contributions to the gaming industry, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
If you’re looking for a spooky game to play with your significant other or friend, “Until Dawn” is a surprisingly engaging co-op experience, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
An aerial photo of Shopiere taken in the late 1930s doesn't capture much of the thriving farm community. A more recent photo does a better job.
Both “Outlast” games are the scariest Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee has ever played, and they’re perfect for Halloween, he writes.
The Race Street Service Station sold gasoline for cars and aviation fuel.
Last week, Sony caved to fan pressure and allowed crossplay across consoles for the popular game “Fortnite.” It’s one step closer to crossplay across all multiplayer games, Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee writes.
A comparison of aerial photos of Sharon show the differences between the 1930s and today.
Telltale Games laid off most of its staff last week, and the studio will soon close its doors. It’s a tragedy for the fans the studio has gained the past few years, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
This photo ran as a historical photo in a 1936 issue of the Janesville Daily Gazette. It shows the chautauqua grounds in what is now Riverside Park.
Weak pacing, a forgettable story and a poor balance between combat and exploration make “Shadow of the Tomb Raider” the weakest entry in Lara Croft’s rebooted adventures, Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee writes.
Elderly gamer Shirley Curry is an example of how gaming can appeal to anyone, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
On Tuesday, April 1, 1913, a fire destroyed eight businesses located on the Milwaukee Street bridge.
A comparison of aerial photos of Milton Junction show the differences between the 1930s and today.
As gamers feed a growing trend of downloading digital versions of their favorite games, they should realize the practice comes with risks, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
A photo from the Gazette's archives shows the Electricians' Union Labor Day parade float in Janesville's Labor Day parade, circa 1919.
A comparison of aerial photos of Footville show the differences between the 1930s and today.
“We Happy Few” is an ambitious game that falls far short of its lofty goals to simultaneously be a role-playing game, survival simulator and story-driven experience, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
A comparison of aerial photos of Brodhead show the differences between the 1930s and today.
The Gazette's gaming columnist bought a Super NES Classic on a whim, and since been obsessed poring over the nostalgic games from his childhood.
An IGN editor was fired last week after he was caught having plagiarized a YouTuber. It’s more evidence of the ethical problems in games journalism.
A comparison of aerial photos of Clinton show the differences between the 1930s and today.
Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee’s backlog of games is growing faster than the rate he could possibly play through it. It’s a problem most gamers have, he writes.
After seven years, Gazette gaming columnist is finally ready to beat “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,” he writes.
Achievements are a great way to get more mileage out your favorite games. But for completionists such as Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee, they can lead to a lot headaches.
Many in the gaming industry are upset a game developer was fired after blowing up at a fan for no reason. She doesn’t deserve so much sympathy, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
Sony needs to buck up and enable crossplay so gamers can enjoy multiplayer regardless of the console they play on, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
A comparison of aerial photos of Orfordville show the differences between the 1930s and today.
‘State of Decay 2’ improves on the zombie survival simulator but makes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee long for a more polished experience.
A comparison of aerial photos of Afton show the differences between the 1930s and today.
‘Dark Souls: Remastered’ perfects an already-excellent game, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
There was a lot to see at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo. Here are the upcoming games Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee is most excited to play.
Valve recently decided to let almost any game be sold on its digital storefront, Steam. It was the right decision to make, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
‘Persona 5’ is a game about changing the hearts of corrupt and evil people, but a large part of the game accurately simulates high school living, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
Some fans are upset the upcoming World War II game ‘Battlefield V’ features female combatants and other unrealistic creative liberties. Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee understands their disappointment, and it’s not a sign they’re sexist, he writes.
Dave previews the field of 33 drivers in Sunday's Indianapolis 500.
Games critics have criticized ‘Far Cry 5’ for being a ‘power fantasy’ and ‘God of War’ for its ‘toxic masculinity,’ but these are two things that make action games so fun, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
Kratos and Artreus’ relationship in the newest ‘God of War’ reminded Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee of his relationship with his own father.
Jeffrey Grubb, a games journalist working for GamesBeat, recently filed a Digital Millennium Copyright Act claim against Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee. Magee disputes the action.
If you’re looking for some local racing action this weekend, there is a whole lot of racing going on at Oregon’s Madison International Speedway on Sunday.
Gazette gaming columnist says “God of War” is the best entry in the series and one of the best action games he has ever played.
It’s the decision to not interrupt the experience with even a single camera cut that really ties the experience together and solidifies “God of War” as the artistic and cinematic epic it is, Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee writes.
Bully Hunters was a faulty campaign to end in-game harassment, and it deserved to implode how it did, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
