Capcom Shouldn’t Be Selling Dragon’s Dogma 2 Items, But This Whole Thing Is Kinda Funny

There's a nuanced, complex discussion to be had about micro transactions, but it's not happening on Steam The post Capcom Shouldn’t Be Selling Dragon’s Dogma 2 Items, But This Whole Thing Is Kinda Funny appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Misguided

A bad week for a once-good website The post Misguided appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Kotaku EIC Resigns Over New Editorial Edict

Jen Glennon, who took over as editor in chief of Kotaku in October, resigned Thursday. In a resignation letter seen by Aftermath, Glennon says that she made this choice due to the management team’s recent decision to deprioritize news in favor of guides. Glennon is the second edi … | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Summerhouse Perfectly Captures The Joy Of Architecture

Since I only very recently wrote about a video game that was too much for my timetable and lifestyle, today I want to write about one that fits just perfectly into the way I'm trying to play video games in March 2024. That game is Summerhouse, and long-time (lol) readers might re … | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

The Definitive Citi Bike Strategy Guide

From Bike Angels to credit unions, here is Aftermath's official strategy guide on getting the most out of NYC's regional bike share program: Citi Bike. The post The Definitive Citi Bike Strategy Guide appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

This Is Not Creativity

Please do not 'nurture' the model The post This Is Not Creativity appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

I’ve Had The Same PC Speakers For 20 Years, Almost My Entire Adult Life

'They don't make 'em like they used to' The post I’ve Had The Same PC Speakers For 20 Years, Almost My Entire Adult Life appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Rockstar Employees Concerned About Crunch, Grand Theft Auto VI As Company Moves Forward With Return To Office

“Losing key people in teams would be very, very bad" The post Rockstar Employees Concerned About Crunch, Grand Theft Auto VI As Company Moves Forward With Return To Office appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

OK, The DC Cherry Blossoms Are Pretty Cool

This just in: it's fun to go outside The post OK, The DC Cherry Blossoms Are Pretty Cool appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Ruin And Recovery In Games Journalism (With Jason Schreier)

Is games journalism as we know it dying or just changing? The post Ruin And Recovery In Games Journalism (With Jason Schreier) appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Joel On Joel

Blaseball's Joel reviews the new Joel in town: Helldivers Joel The post Joel On Joel appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

The Very Dumb Reason Why I Can’t Play Final Fantasy VII

It’s a game that has changed a lot of people’s lives. It changed my life too, in a small way: it made it slightly worse. The post The Very Dumb Reason Why I Can’t Play Final Fantasy VII appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Indulge Us: The Art Behind Aftermath’s Branding

There are few things more Inside Baseball than going behind the scenes of the website you're already reading The post Indulge Us: The Art Behind Aftermath’s Branding appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Why So Many Games Journalists End Up Going Into Game Development

A long, thorny history The post Why So Many Games Journalists End Up Going Into Game Development appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

What’s Inside A Baseball?

Can't have an 'Inside Baseball' week without asking the big questions The post What’s Inside A Baseball? appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Pokémon’s Former Chief Lawyer On Shutting Down Fan Games & Honeymoon Business Deals

Welcome to 'What I Do', a new interview series on Aftermath The post Pokémon’s Former Chief Lawyer On Shutting Down Fan Games & Honeymoon Business Deals appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

I’m Only Here Because I Was A Forum Poster

I got my start writing about gaming on 1UP. It turns out the forum-to-journalism trajectory was all too common. The post I’m Only Here Because I Was A Forum Poster appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Starting A Website Has Taught Me Too Much About Myself

Too much self-awareness, I don't like it! The post Starting A Website Has Taught Me Too Much About Myself appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


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Super Baseball 2020 Ruled

This isn't Inside Baseball, it's Future Baseball The post Super Baseball 2020 Ruled appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Moogles, Ranked

Kupo The post Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Moogles, Ranked appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Workers At The Gamurs Group Of Video Game Websites Describe It As ‘Hell’

Current and former staff say recent changes at the network have it in 'a race to the bottom' The post Workers At The Gamurs Group Of Video Game Websites Describe It As ‘Hell’ appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s State-Sponsored Gaming Booth Is Upsetting Queer PAX East Attendees

Qiddiya Gaming is a project of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and is part of a multibillion dollar initiative to bring esports to the country. The post Saudi Arabia’s State-Sponsored Gaming Booth Is Upsetting Queer PAX East Attendees appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Games Journalism: An FAQ

What's a blacklist? How do NDAs work? Let's find out The post Games Journalism: An FAQ appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Welcome To Inside Baseball Week

And introducing Aftermath’s first subscription drive The post Welcome To Inside Baseball Week appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Aftermath Vs 2024

We've got big plans, and we need your help The post Aftermath Vs 2024 appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

This Guy Beats Video Games Using A Drum Kit As A Controller

This post originally appeared on February 29 over at Defector. Maybe you've heard of them? They're some good pals and we bet you'd like their stuff; go check them out! The streamer named CZR finished his run off with a flourish. He’d completed the 16-star route, one of Super Mari … | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

The Problem With Debunking Conspiracies

In this day and age, it's nearly impossible. But we've still got to try The post The Problem With Debunking Conspiracies appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

How A Small Video Game Narrative Studio Wound Up At The Heart Of A Massive, Anti-Woke Conspiracy Theory

Sweet Baby Inc doesn't even remotely do what many think it does, but on the modern internet, that doesn't matter The post How A Small Video Game Narrative Studio Wound Up At The Heart Of A Massive, Anti-Woke Conspiracy Theory appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Sanrio Film’s Extravagant Quest To Be The Next Disney

Sanrio tried to create a film empire to rival Disney. What they made was far stranger. The post Sanrio Film’s Extravagant Quest To Be The Next Disney appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is The Best Of A Dying Breed

The industry probably doesn't have many of these left in it, but it's good to go out on a high note The post Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is The Best Of A Dying Breed appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Rooster Teeth Deserved Better Than Death By Warner Brothers

The company should have gone out on its own terms The post Rooster Teeth Deserved Better Than Death By Warner Brothers appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Crusader Kings III Keeps Killing Everyone I Love

Legends of the Dead is a big new Crusader Kings III expansion that was released earlier this week. I have been playing it a lot. While it dabbles in a few smaller tweaks and additions, the expansion is focused on two main things, both in the name. The first is a new system called … | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Give Me Janky, Mid-Tier Games Over Live Service

Everything doesn't have to be IP The post Give Me Janky, Mid-Tier Games Over Live Service appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

The Incredible Psychodrama That Is Millions Of Helldivers 2 Players Versus One Guy Named Joel

A lone game developer has become the main character of Helldivers 2's galaxy-spanning storyline The post The Incredible Psychodrama That Is Millions Of Helldivers 2 Players Versus One Guy Named Joel appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

It’s A Sad Day For Emulators

One Nintendo lawsuit has brought down two of the most popular emulators out there The post It’s A Sad Day For Emulators appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Shogun Has The Juice

Even if you aren’t following every inch of the intrigue, there’s at least going to be cool guys doing cool shit with swords. The post Shogun Has The Juice appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Major Game Development Studios Are Leaving Their Owners Behind

Saber and Toys For Bob are going indie, while Gearbox is on the verge of being sold by Embracer The post Major Game Development Studios Are Leaving Their Owners Behind appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 9 months ago

Infinite Wealth Has Beer Physics So Good I Can Taste These Frothy Ones Just By Looking At Them

Jeez, Friday Arvo, it's time to have a quiet frothy with the boys The post Infinite Wealth Has Beer Physics So Good I Can Taste These Frothy Ones Just By Looking At Them appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 10 months ago

Everyone Was Right About How Good Cobalt Core Is

Another card game to take up all my time, oh no The post Everyone Was Right About How Good Cobalt Core Is appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 10 months ago

I, An In-Game Card Game Hater, Love Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Card Game

Yeah OK fine, it's time to duel The post I, An In-Game Card Game Hater, Love Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Card Game appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 10 months ago

Ichiban Kasuga And The Power Of Friendship

'Here's what true friends are made of!' The post Ichiban Kasuga And The Power Of Friendship appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 10 months ago

How Stupid Do They Think We Are

Media execs don’t want the sites, they just want the names The post How Stupid Do They Think We Are appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 10 months ago

PlayStation’s London Studio, Creators Of The Revolutionary Singstar, Deserved Better Than This

RIP The post PlayStation’s London Studio, Creators Of The Revolutionary Singstar, Deserved Better Than This appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 10 months ago

Nintendo Goes After Yuzu Emulator In Court, Cites Sad Tweets

The company claims Yuzu is 'trafficking in circumvention technology' The post Nintendo Goes After Yuzu Emulator In Court, Cites Sad Tweets appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 10 months ago

The ‘Sustainable’ Studio That’s Risen From Volition’s Ashes

Embracer shut down Volition right after its 30th anniversary. Now ex-staff are trying to build something new The post The ‘Sustainable’ Studio That’s Risen From Volition’s Ashes appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 10 months ago

You Can Stream Video To Your MiSTer And It Rocks

The list of cool things I can do with my MiSTer grows every day. The post You Can Stream Video To Your MiSTer And It Rocks appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 10 months ago

PlayStation Laying Off 900 People, 8% Of Workforce

PlayStation announced Tuesday that it’s laying off about 900 people, or 8% of its workforce. The cuts will impact “employees across the globe, including our studios.” In a letter sent to staff published on the SIE website, outgoing CEO Jim Ryan wrote that “several PlayStation Stu … | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 10 months ago

The Nerve of Balatro For Being This Good

I have so much shit to do. Final Fantasy Rebirth is almost here. The servers on Helldivers 2 are slightly more stable. We are within spitting distance of Dragon’s Dogma 2. And then suddenly,  out of nowhere, here comes Balatro, just waltzing in and being one of the best games I h … | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 10 months ago