Franchises Are Fine, Calm Down

Sure, you get a lot of creatively bankrupt stuff. But occasionally it's really good so who cares?

Franchises Are A Blight

The best stories end

I Hate Fall Damage

Let me jump!!!!!!!!!!!

What Aftermath Readers Hate

Our readers get in on the Hater Week spirit by sharing their own gripes

We’re Not Just Mad About Discs Going Away, We’re Mad About Everything

It's about the discs, but it's not about the discs

I Am Quietly And Perhaps Foolishly Optimistic About The Future Of Video Games Journalism

'It’s amazing how fast a business can move when you ARE the business'

It's Extremely Frustrating Seeing What's Become Of Video Games Journalism

'The last decade has seen the entire thing go to shit'

The Ghouls Who Run EA Deserve To Burn

Saudi Arabia's deal to purchase EA is going to cause a lot of pain, but it's officially happening

Welcome To The Resistance: Meet The Workers Dodging (And Sabotaging) Their Employer's AI Mandates

'When I copy-edit writing I take an extra twenty minutes to double check, then say I had Claude copy edit it as well. Everyone’s really happy with my performance'

Game Devs Start Worker Hardship Fund For Laid Off Colleagues

Proceeds from a 100+ game bundle will go toward the fund.