Kumail Nanjiani’s 2010s podcast The X-Files Files spent much airtime dissecting the funny acrobatics the series had with its sex symbols. Dana Scully, played by a young Gillian Anderson, was curt, cold and clad in gigantic coats. This standoffish redhead only made fans howl harder. I think it was to…

PlayStation Plus subscribers have a busy day to look forward to, as the service’s next big update is coming on Tuesday, August 18. Sony recently changed the way it distributes PlayStation Plus games, at least when it comes to the Extra and Premium tiers. Instead of releasing the games all…

While some recent video game auctions deserve their scrutiny, the historical bona fides for others speak for themselves. David Perry, founder of Earthworm Jim and MDK studio Shiny Entertainment, is putting what is considered the first arcade game ever commercially distributed up for grabs. His rare variation on an already…

Members of the United States Senate have opened an official investigation into popular game platform Roblox, related to concerns about its child safety measures. The Senate action against Roblox is the latest in a growing trend of government agencies scrutinizing the gaming and game creation platform. Roblox stands as one…

Trading card games have always been a massive part of gaming culture, and there is something uniquely appealing about stepping away from the actual competition and running the shop where everyone comes to buy their packs. Card shops have that familiar mix of cluttered shelves, rare pulls, tournaments, regulars, and…

As Sony soldiers ahead with their plans to end hard copies for new PlayStation games, players are fearing a future which will force them to pay more and own less. Reactions from major publishers seem to range from a shrug up to a thumbs up, while fans are overwhelmingly choosing…