rants and raves

As I ran around the house picking up discarded cat toys and odd socks, I began to feel a nagging sense of doubt. I knew that no matter how hard I worked, I…

an indie video game published by Finji, Tunic pulls from the Zelda and Souls series in a reverent manner that feels both cohesive and transformative. After…

From my early days in game development to my current writing gig, I've been working at a desk for more than 25 years. Screens have always commanded my…

Visiting a sex shop, in person or online, can be a dizzying experience. There are hundreds of different toys—different brands, different shapes, different…

There’s a lot to love about digital gaming, like being able to shop for and download games instantly from my couch. I don’t miss hunting for discs or the…

It's been more than a year since the PlayStation 5 came out, and it's still one of the hardest gadgets to find. Sony plans to make up for the limited stock…

There's a funny way some of the pointy-toothed characters in the Anne Rice vampire novels leave messages for one another, etching their notes onto temple…

CDs are dead. In 2020, revenue from sales of compact discs in the US added up to $483 million, a 97 percent drop from the format’s peak in 2000. Only 31.6…

Software updates are important. They squash bugs, enhance device security, introduce new features, and potentially help you hold onto your phone for a longer…

It’s Sunday morning. I’m out of bed but slightly hungover and heading for the couch. I need something gentle to watch. My wife and I like to watch…