There's something about the very medium of video games that gets the world's moral watchdogs all in a tizzy. Maybe it's the fact that so many early games were aimed squarely at kids and teenagers, or maybe it's the fact that game-playing is so interactive and immersive.
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From a dodgy economy to an unexpected fetish, here's the stuff in The Legend of Zelda that you only notice as an adult.
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The Wizard may not be a great movie, but it's a beloved one. The following men and women are one big reason why.
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Mario's cruelty has been a well-documented trend for decades, and it's not stopping anytime soon.
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As the video game industry has grown in the past few decades, trends have come and gone, and some have stuck around—but there are several that seriously just need to stop. Let's explore a handful of some of the worst.
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These characters tainted our memories of games because of how thoroughly we hated them and everything they did.
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Video games are tough, and largely have been since the beginning. Most of that difficulty comes in the form of challenging bosses who have little respect for you or your time, and are as close to the digital embodiment of human suffering as we'll probably ever see in our lifetime.
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These are the best games that can be finished up between the end of work and bedtime. They're short and sweet, and the quality is through the roof.
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Behind all the hype and rave reviews, Nintendo's Switch console has a hidden story.
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It's so easy to get lost in this instant Zelda classic that you've probably missed some of these callbacks to the franchise's rich history.
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Our list of the best games for the Nintendo 3DS will keep you gaming until your batteries run out—or your eyes cross from the 3D, whichever comes first.
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The bigger they come, the harder they fall—and the more accomplished gamers feel after bringing them down.
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Even the most serious games can include a well-hidden joke. You just need to know where to look.
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We have to ask: just which products have set Nintendo back the most?
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Let's take a look back at one of the most fascinating, and sadly overlooked, entries in the classic series.
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Nintendo wanted to overhaul the franchise with this installment of the Zelda saga, and discarded a ton of ideas along the way.
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We feel that it's high time for a movie to be made about Fallout 4, Deathclaws and all.
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These are the most insulting video game endings of all time. You put a lot of time into video games, so it's nice when the ending pays off.
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Every now and then there's a title that you just can't beat without an in-game friend or two.
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Destiny isn't the only crazy expensive video game out there.
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It's hard enough to manage one franchise. Try to tackle two or more at the same time, and you're likely to end up with an unmitigated disaster.
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Challenges drive great games—but when they get too difficult, they can drive gamers crazy.
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Everyone has their favorite video game character, but what about the voice actors who bring the character to life?
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These games never arrived in stores, but you can still play them right now.
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We've all played against obnoxiously good gamers. These players put the rest of us to shame.
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Nintendo dropped the ball when they followed up the successful Wii with the underperforming Wii U. Let's take a closer look at why the Wii U flopped so hard.
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Keen to learn more about the game before you dive in? We've got you covered.
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