The World Health Organization last week officially recognized gaming disorder, which is defined as addiction to video games, as an official di…
After more than 100 hours of play, Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee has gained every achievement in “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.” He conside…
Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee writes ‘Detective Pikachu’ is probably the only good video game-based movie he has ever seen.
The internet was appalled by the design of video game icon Sonic the Hedgehog in the trailer for his upcoming live-action movie, writes Gazett…
Recent reports have revealed “crunch” is common for video game developers, leading to ridiculous overtime and stress. The industry deserves be…
With “Cuphead” releasing on Switch last week, a bizarre criticism is resurfacing: Some are critiquing the developers for failing to acknowledg…
With “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,” developer From Software has crafted a true masterpiece every “Soulsborne” fan should experience, writes Gaze…
At least one gaming site is "disappointed" in the reveal trailer for "Borderlands 3," but it’s OK if the game is more of the same as its prede…
‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’ has a new combat system that makes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee feel like a ‘Dark Souls’ noob all over again.
A battle pass is coming to ‘Apex Legends’ to give players goals and unlockables to work toward as they play. Here’s what Gazette gaming column…
The Western PlayStation 4 version of ‘Devil May Cry 5’ has censored nudity, which is a growing symptom of the video game industry’s censorship…
Nintendo last week unveiled “Pokemon Sword” and “Shield,” the eighth generation of Pokemon games coming to the Switch this year. Gazette gamin…
BioWare has created a new sci-fi universe with “Anthem,” but nothing so far has pulled Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee into the game.
“Apex Legends” features eight different playable characters, and each features different abilities that give them different strengths and weak…
“Apex Legends” is a fast, frantic, satisfying battle royale shooter, Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee writes.
In a sea of action horror games, “Resident Evil 2 Remake” truly concentrates on the survival elements of the survival horror genre, writes Gaz…
Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee never got around to playing “Resident Evil 2” when it originally released in 1998. Here are his thoughts a…
“Brawl Stars” is a quick, easy-to-play, twin-stick shooter available on mobile devices with an addictive and fun grind despite its small size,…
With a new year come new games. Here are the titles Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee is most looking forward to in 2019.
“Red Dead Redemption II” is a Wild West epic with a larger-than-life world, but it suffers from poor design choices that made Gazette gaming c…
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Last year was another good one for games. Here are Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee’s favorites of 2018.
“Just Cause 4” is almost too familiar to past entries, featuring the same poor combat, fun grappling and physics, and throwaway story, writes …
One of Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee’s favorite games of the holiday season is the “Spyro Reignited Trilogy,” a remake of PlayStation 1 games.
The latest Game Awards went off basically without a hitch and had a few pleasant surprises to boot, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
“Battlefield V” has the bones of a great World War II shooter, but it is plagued with weird glitches that mar the experience, writes Gazette g…
“Hitman 2” is a solid stealth game full of clever ways to assassinate foes, but, for better or worse, it feels too familiar to 2016’s “Hitman,…
For the first time next year, Sony won’t make an appearance at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo. Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee w…
After recent attempts to censor the unsavory part of certain recent games, Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee wonders what should be allowed …
‘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 game…
“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.…
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 h…
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, w…
Both “Outlast” games are the scariest Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee has ever played, and they’re perfect for Halloween, he writes.
Last week, Sony caved to fan pressure and allowed crossplay across consoles for the popular game “Fortnite.” It’s one step closer to crossplay…
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 gain…
Weak pacing, a forgettable story and a poor balance between combat and exploration make “Shadow of the Tomb Raider” the weakest entry in Lara …
Elderly gamer Shirley Curry is an example of how gaming can appeal to anyone, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
As gamers feed a growing trend of downloading digital versions of their favorite games, they should realize the practice comes with risks, wri…
“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 s…
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.
Press Start: IGN plagiarizing a ‘Dead Cells’ review exemplifies gaming journalism’s ethical problems
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.
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 …
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, …
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…
Sony needs to buck up and enable crossplay so gamers can enjoy multiplayer regardless of the console they play on, writes Gazette gaming colum…
‘State of Decay 2’ improves on the zombie survival simulator but makes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee long for a more polished experience.
‘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 e…
Valve recently decided to let almost any game be sold on its digital storefront, Steam. It was the right decision to make, writes Gazette gami…
‘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 livi…
Some fans are upset the upcoming World War II game ‘Battlefield V’ features female combatants and other unrealistic creative liberties. Gazett…
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 t…
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 column…
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 o…
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.
“Far Cry 5” is the series in its truest form, and despite some glitches and story hiccups, what a wildly fun ride it is, writes Gazette gaming…
Since “Far Cry 5” launched last week, Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee has read many professional reviews complaining the game isn’t politi…
What “A Way Out” lacks in quality it makes up for in quantity, creativity and innovation, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee might not be very good at ‘Fortnite,’ but he still has fun playing it with friends.
Critics have called for the recently released game ‘Super Seducer’ to be removed from sale, but like any other piece of media, the game has a …
For years, certain gaming journalists have been linking video games to real-world violence. Now that President Donald Trump is looking into ga…
After spending five weeks constantly playing “Monster Hunter: World,” Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee writes it’s time for him to move on.
Some are claiming the recently released ‘Kingdom Come: Deliverance’ is racist because it features only white people. It’s a ridiculous claim, …
Some generalize gamers as lazy, virgins, manchildren and other unfair descriptors, but a recent Twitter hashtag shares how great gamers are, G…
“Monster Hunter: World” captures the feel of hunting and enthralling combat while simultaneously offering an addicting grind, Gazette gaming c…
“Monster Hunter: World” is a blast Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee can see himself getting addicted to, especially with some companions at…
“Assassin’s Creed” games took a year off before Ubisoft launched “Origins” in 2017. The hiatus paid off, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
"Castle Crashers" is just as fun today as it was a decade ago, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
“Nier: Automata” is the best weird game Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee has ever played, and he can't get enough of it, he writes.
After pouring hundreds of hours over 10 years into the beloved ‘Pokemon’ series, Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee’s time with it might be c…
This year was full of great video games, but with 2018 right around the corner, it’s time to prepare for the most-anticipated games of next ye…
Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee ranks his favorite games of 2017.
The Game Awards returned last week with a cringey, much-too-long but overall enjoyable show, writes Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee.
Once again, a progression system centered around microtransactions has ruined an otherwise enjoyable video game, Gazette gaming columnist Jake…
“Horizon Zero Dawn” is one of the year’s best games, and “The Frozen Wilds” is a worthy addition to an already incredible experience, writes G…
“Call of Duty: WWII” doesn’t deliver the emotional campaign Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee was hoping for, instead opting for set-piece m…
“Wolfenstein II” takes a couple steps back when it comes to level design and allowing players to tackle missions how they see fit, but the equ…