Browsing: Mass Effect

Five female games writers reflect on the female video game characters, from both indies and AAA games, that inspire them.

I’ve been reflecting on my life this year and mined it for lessons to take with me. Here’s what I found in the games I played the most.

Don’t love horror games? Scary moments can still find you. From Zoo Tycoon to The Sims, here are the scariest moments in non-horror games.

Video games have shaped and saved me for years. Bird Alone, a simple but beautiful mobile app, helped me navigate grief, loss, and change.

As the game industry crowns its Games of the Year, I decided to set my sights further back. Here are my 10 best backlog games of 2022.

Learn how the Mass Effect trilogy defined a gaming generation with its role-playing choices, DLC controversy, over-marketed ending, and more.

While it can be tempting to want to play the newest video game releases, sometimes you can get just as much value by embracing the past.

You’re behind on gifts? Join the club. Get your loved ones the perfect present with our video game 2021 holiday gift guide.

We celebrate the life and legacy of Microsoft’s second console by chatting about our top Xbox 360 games, moments, and memories.

Excited for Mass Effect: Legendary Edition? Whether you’re a veteran or new to the series, get prepared with our Mass Effect retrospective.