Brittany Vincent

Ars Technica •

How Final Fantasy VII Remake legitimizes sexuality and gender identity

In Final Fantasy VII, spiky-haired protagonist Cloud Strife fights countless battles. But when he arrives in the red-light district called Wall Market, he faces what might be his greatest challenge: cross-dressing. To rescue his childhood friend and ally Tifa Lockhart from a seedy old slumlord, Cloud infiltrates an adults-only establishment called the Honey Bee Inn. The catch: to get to her, he must go undercover as a woman.
VENN.TV •

VENN | GAMING | ‘Resident Evil Village’ PS5 Demo Shakes Up the Franchise in All the Right Ways

The demo appeared swiftly on the store, though it appeared to suffer a mighty blow from players flocking to download it en masse, which made a game already unavailable to a large sect of the population even more difficult to procure — keep in mind that PS5s are still scarce, after all. There will be another, separate demo hitting all platforms later this spring, but for now, PS5 owners get a chance to experience the horror first.
Gizmodo •

I Miss My Disney SketchBoard and Making Secret Magical Girl Manga

Believe it or not, Disney’s software for kids used to be top-notch. In the early 2000s there were no bizarre CoCoMelon videos on YouTube or hundreds of phone-based apps to educate younger users, but there was high-quality edutainment software, and Disney (as well as several others) excelled at reaching the little demographic. I sampled much of it myself, usually as a result of one of my many trips to Office Depot with my parents.
NPR •

Sweater Design? Gin Rummy? Typing? These Are The Mario Games You've Never Heard Of

Mario is an institution in the realm of gaming. As the instantly-recognizable star of massively popular titles like Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Odyssey, this Italian plumber is one of the most iconic video game characters of all time. As such, most of us are familiar with Mario's "body of work." We know he's the star of excellent platforming games, and occasionally stars in kart racing titles or parties down with other characters from the Mario series.
Wired •

The Biggest Video Game Surprise Hits of 2020

It’s been a year of surprises for us all. Not only did we kick off the spring with the coronavirus pandemic, but we’ve seen a series of anomalies throughout 2020 that have shocked and amazed. The realm of video games wasn’t left untouched by the strangeness that permeated this year, though many of the surprises the industry brought have been much more exciting and positive than those meant to shake us to our core. From unsuspecting titles becoming veritable mobile phenomena to anime-centric fre
CNN Underscored •

The best Xbox Series X|S accessories you can buy now

If you’ve brought home an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S in the past couple of months, there’s no doubt you’ve been in need of some extra accessories. Whether that includes a new headset to chat with your friends during multiplayer games or a secondary controller to keep charged up when one runs out, there are myriad accessories on the market to help you get the best out of your new console. With 2021 right around the corner, it’s a better time than ever to build up your collection of Xbox Seri
VENN.TV •

Microsoft Missed the Mark Not Having a Pack-In Title For Xbox Series X Launch

Pack-in games have been an important part of new console launches for decades, dating back to the Magnavox Odyssey in the 1970s, arguably the first home video game console. Over 40 years ago, buyers were looking to recreate what they played in the arcade in the comfort of their living room, and, for many, a home version of Pong was the only reason they would ever even consider purchasing a console.The game, a pack-in with the Odyssey, helped drive sales of the console.
Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays •

3, 2, 1! 14 Relaxing Video Games That Will Actually Help You Chill Out

In a year of headlines dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, social injustices, economic challenges, political upheaval (don’t get us started on this one!) and Mother Nature’s fury—it’s safe to say we’re all feeling a little more stressed out than usual. If fact, 14 percent of Americans surveyed in April reported experiencing “serious psychological distress.” That’s more than triple the rate in 2018.
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PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X shootout: which is better on paper? | NME

The new generation of video game consoles is almost upon us, and the question for many isn’t if they’re getting one. It’s which they’ll be getting their hands on. With both Microsoft and Sony releasing new flagship consoles this November, it can be difficult to sift through all the noise to decide which deserves that coveted place in your living room.
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