Battlefield 6’s Campaign Is An Act Of Narrative Cowardice

The only thing worse than saying something stupid is saying nothing at all The post Battlefield 6’s Campaign Is An Act Of Narrative Cowardice appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 24 days ago

The Sweet Spot Of IMDb Is 6.3-7.6

Please enjoy my arbitrary and unscientific system for accounting for IMDb's awful rating scale. The post The Sweet Spot Of IMDb Is 6.3-7.6  appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 25 days ago

I Will Go Down Swinging Against Windows 11

The end of support for Windows 10 is a mess The post I Will Go Down Swinging Against Windows 11 appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 25 days ago

I Apologize, Absolute Batman. I Wasn’t Familiar With Your Game

Yeah actually the coolest he’s ever been The post I Apologize, Absolute Batman. I Wasn’t Familiar With Your Game appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 26 days ago

Battle.net Workers Unionize As Microsoft Neutrality Agreement Expires

Nearly 400 workers formed two units under Blizzard Entertainment's Platform and Technology department The post Battle.net Workers Unionize As Microsoft Neutrality Agreement Expires appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 26 days ago

Look Out, I’m The Bus

The Bus Bound demo is pretty fun The post Look Out, I’m The Bus appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 26 days ago

I Can’t Believe We’re Still Talking About This

CollarGate is one of the internet's dumbest psychosis events yet The post I Can’t Believe We’re Still Talking About This appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 26 days ago

The Killing Stone Is A Folk Horror Board Game Where Everything Is Story

Plus it *sounds* really good The post The Killing Stone Is A Folk Horror Board Game Where Everything Is Story appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 27 days ago

We’re Throwing A Party, And You’re Invited

Celebrate our two-year anniversary with us! The post We’re Throwing A Party, And You’re Invited appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 27 days ago

Everything Is Assassin’s Creed

"You can look at 15-ish games at this point and watch, nearly yearly, the progression toward the world we live in today" The post Everything Is Assassin’s Creed appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

MindsEye Workers Condemn Leadership’s ‘Disrespect And Mistreatment’ In Open Letter

The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain is also filing legal action The post MindsEye Workers Condemn Leadership’s ‘Disrespect And Mistreatment’ In Open Letter appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

GameZone, A Website Dating Back To 1994, Has Had Its Archives Wiped

31 years of games writing, up in smoke The post GameZone, A Website Dating Back To 1994, Has Had Its Archives Wiped appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

100 Meters Is A Soulful Gem About The Poetry Of Running

Studio Rock’N Roll Mountain’s rotoscope take on Uoto’s track manga unearths raw truths and soulful cadence with every thunderous footfall The post 100 Meters Is A Soulful Gem About The Poetry Of Running appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Eco-Focused Nonprofit Releases Standard To Make Games ‘The Most Sustainable Form Of Entertainment’

It's publicly available and for use by the entire games industry The post Eco-Focused Nonprofit Releases Standard To Make Games ‘The Most Sustainable Form Of Entertainment’ appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Chess Dungeon Crawler, Yeah

Below the Crown combines roguelike hallmarks with chess The post Chess Dungeon Crawler, Yeah appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Ubisoft Could Not Have Handled A Reconstruction Era Assassin’s Creed

The developers? Sure! Management? No. The post Ubisoft Could Not Have Handled A Reconstruction Era Assassin’s Creed appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Baby Steps’ Manbreaker Did Not Break Me

Baby Steps' Manbreaker is an optional, brutal challenge that is as much a test of your humility as it is your skill. The post Baby Steps’ Manbreaker Did Not Break Me appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Good Patch Notes

"The trash chute now ignores impaled swordfishes" The post Good Patch Notes appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Epic Games Suing Two Fortnite Island Makers Over Inflated ‘Bot’ Engagement

Epic Games says Idris Nahdi and Ayob Nasser made tens of thousands of dollars worth of ‘unwarranted payouts’ The post Epic Games Suing Two Fortnite Island Makers Over Inflated ‘Bot’ Engagement appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

100 Meters Director On Capturing The Art And Agony Of Track And Field Through Rotoscope Animation

Kenji Iwaisawa hopes his film adaptation will be “the first of its kind” to bring the quiet intensity of track to the big screen The post 100 Meters Director On Capturing The Art And Agony Of Track And Field Through Rotoscope Animation appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Hades 2’s Story Doesn’t Change The Status Quo

Melinoë's journey is more about acceptance than change The post Hades 2’s Story Doesn’t Change The Status Quo appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

VTuber Mori Calliope’s Anime Dream Came Full Circle In Creating Gachiakuta’s New Theme Song

Mori Colliope's longtime love for Gachiakuta’s manga and her close bond with creator Kei Urana helped shape its explosive new song “Let’s Just Crash” The post VTuber Mori Calliope’s Anime Dream Came Full Circle In Creating Gachiakuta’s New Theme Song appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Silent Hill F’s Best Puzzle Is A Masterclass In Anticipation

The section is far more than just a brain-teaser The post Silent Hill F’s Best Puzzle Is A Masterclass In Anticipation appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia’s Strategy Is Working Because Of Greed And Cynicism

"Money plus persistence wears people down" The post Saudi Arabia’s Strategy Is Working Because Of Greed And Cynicism appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Wayward Is A Queer Exploration Of The Troubled Teen Industry

Mae Martin's new Netflix show creates a *very* creepy small town The post Wayward Is A Queer Exploration Of The Troubled Teen Industry appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Trying To Get A Job In Video Games Right Now Is Like Crawling Through Hell

Trying to find a job in video games at the moment has become a dehumanising, demoralising grind The post Trying To Get A Job In Video Games Right Now Is Like Crawling Through Hell appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

One Battle After Another Is An Instant Classic That Plays Fast And Loose With Its Politics

One Battle After Another is an instant popcorn classic that explores the murky, ugly side of revolution and the sexual hangups of fascism. The post One Battle After Another Is An Instant Classic That Plays Fast And Loose With Its Politics  appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

What Does It Sound Like To Slide Down A Breast Milk River? Ask Baby Steps Sound Designer Maxi Boch

Baby Steps’ Maxi Boch explains her approach to sound design The post What Does It Sound Like To Slide Down A Breast Milk River? Ask Baby Steps Sound Designer Maxi Boch appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Microsoft Just Made It Easier Than Ever To Stop Putting Up With Microsoft

Another Game Pass price hike, another reason to head for the exit The post Microsoft Just Made It Easier Than Ever To Stop Putting Up With Microsoft appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Candy Crush Player Sues Over Alleged ‘Scam’ Tournament

He says King tricked players into thinking they have a chance at the grand prize The post Candy Crush Player Sues Over Alleged ‘Scam’ Tournament appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

The AirPods Pro 3 Are Everything I Wanted, And They’re Crucially Flawed

The Airpods Pro 3 are a generational leap in technology, kneecapped by Apple’s showy tuning and hubris. The post The AirPods Pro 3 Are Everything I Wanted, And They’re Crucially Flawed appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

I’ve Been Playing Town To City From Dawn To Dusk

*Accordion plays* The post I’ve Been Playing Town To City From Dawn To Dusk appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Chainsaw Man Is Better Than The Bible

Let me cook The post Chainsaw Man Is Better Than The Bible appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Q-UP Is An Esport About How Ridiculous Esports Are

I could go pro The post Q-UP Is An Esport About How Ridiculous Esports Are appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

The EA Sale Is Bad News For Everyone

Except--you'll never believe it--the guys who already have the money The post The EA Sale Is Bad News For Everyone appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

The Lift Turns Household Chores Into Sci-Fi

Prey x Home Improvement The post The Lift Turns Household Chores Into Sci-Fi appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

You Could Play Messenger Right Now, There’s Nothing Stopping You

A browser game! The post You Could Play Messenger Right Now, There’s Nothing Stopping You appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Do We Really Need A Deus Ex Remaster?

We have Deus Ex at home The post Do We Really Need A Deus Ex Remaster? appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Lawyers Look To Consolidate Dozens Of Roblox Child Exploitation Lawsuits

Roblox is ‘falsely represented as safe for children,’ lawyers say The post Lawyers Look To Consolidate Dozens Of Roblox Child Exploitation Lawsuits appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

A Warm Welcome To Nintendo Of America’s New President & CEO

He wants to dance with somebody The post A Warm Welcome To Nintendo Of America’s New President & CEO appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

New Coalition Seeks To Help Palestinian Game Developers ‘Speak Loudly’ Through Games

Palestinian Voices in Games aims to ‘push against the dehumanisation of Palestinians’ The post New Coalition Seeks To Help Palestinian Game Developers ‘Speak Loudly’ Through Games appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Playing Is This Seat Taken? Feels Different When You Live In DC

Trump's takeover of DC has changed what it means to exist in public The post Playing Is This Seat Taken? Feels Different When You Live In DC appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Finding Peace In Work

I've had a great time playing Easy Delivery Co. The post Finding Peace In Work appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Inside The Soulframe Scene Where You Go Inside A Bear

"There is a running gag that I watched over 40 hours of bear colonoscopy videos" The post Inside The Soulframe Scene Where You Go Inside A Bear appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

Netflix’s Kiss Or Die Is Yakuza’s Cringiest Eroge Substory Turned Into A Full-Blown Variety Show

A sketch show with comedians, AV actresses, and a high-budget production that's more insufferable than entertaining The post Netflix’s Kiss Or Die Is Yakuza’s Cringiest Eroge Substory Turned Into A Full-Blown Variety Show appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

The Right’s Charlie Kirk Cancellation Spree Has Emboldened Gaming’s Worst

But it hasn't changed the fact that many are wise to their tactics The post The Right’s Charlie Kirk Cancellation Spree Has Emboldened Gaming’s Worst appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

I Love Silksong Even When It Bugs Me

Hollow Knight: Silksong is a once-in-a-generation platformer and a labor of love. But it's full of tiny things that rub me the wrong way. The post I Love Silksong Even When It Bugs Me appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago

No Thank You

'I would rather lick the paint off my door than see another lootbox screen' The post No Thank You appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 month ago