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In The Last of Us Part II, no one's hands are clean.

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Reading The Game: 'The Last Of Us Part 2'

10:00am February 26, 2021

by Jason Sheehan

Our occasional series on storytelling in video games returns with a look at The Last of Us Part II, which pulls a perspective switch on players that forces them to confront their role in the game.

With Record In Mind, Canadian Woman Assembles Puzzle With 40,000 Pieces

6:25am February 23, 2021

Maxine Olive spent about 150 hours assembling the Ravensburger Memorable Moments Puzzle depicting Disney animation characters. Video of her attempt was sent to Guinness World Record officials.

Super Mario 3D World allows online multiplayer in a beautifully designed environment.

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Nintendo's 'Super Mario 3D World' Gets Another Chance On The Switch

12:10pm February 18, 2021

by Kaity Kline

The original Super Mario 3D World was one of the many good Wii U games that never got a chance, because no one bought the console. Now, it's getting a new lease on life as a Switch re-release.

Iowa Couple's Wrong Lottery Number Leads To An Even Bigger Win

5:58am February 12, 2021

Barbara Haley, who's been playing the same numbers for more than 30 years, thought she won $300. But her husband had entered an eight instead of nine. That mistake made their ticket worth $150,000.

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Reading The Game: Kentucky Route Zero

10:00am February 11, 2021

by Jason Sheehan

Our occasional series on storytelling in video games returns with a look at the eerie indie hit Kentucky Route Zero, which is ostensibly about a guy making a delivery — but there's so much more.

Canadian Couple, Playing 'Pokemon Go' Cited For Non-Essential Drive

5:59am February 08, 2021

When they pulled over at a poke-stop, a police officer cited them for violating the stay-at-home order. Matthew Steeves says he'll fight the $880 ticket, which will require a trip to the courthouse.

Explore Nordic forests (okay, and some monsters) in Röki.

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For The Kid In Your Life, 3 Video Games That Play Like Storybooks

7:00am January 14, 2021

by Ana Diaz

Explore alien worlds, Nordic forests, and European countrysides in these point-and-click games — which may not have been designed specifically for kids, but will definitely keep them entertained.

Super Mario no Sweater let you design a sweater and send away to have it made for real.

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

7:00am January 07, 2021

by Brittany Vincent

Everyone who's ever played a video game knows Super Mario Brothers — but did you know Nintendo's iconic goofy plumber also taught typing, dealt gin rummy and even helped program sewing machines?

When nothing else works, you can lose yourself in the simple repetition of a game like Into the Breach.

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Run, Die, Repeat: How Roguelike Games Helped Us Get Through 2020

7:00am December 31, 2020

by Jason Sheehan

Video games can offer immense, immersive open worlds — but for some players, the small-scale grinding repetition of the games known as "roguelikes" is a better way to pass the time.

Bug-Riddled 'Cyberpunk 2077' Has A Difficult But Manageable Path Forward

7:31am December 25, 2020

by Ziad Buchh

Years of anticipation and delays finally paid off earlier this month when the video game Cyberpunk 2077 was released. But technical bugs and glitches left many gamers disappointed.

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