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The Great Wall: Consoles in China

Rocket Jump: Quake and the Golden Age of First-Person Shooters

Shacknews Best Nintendo Switch Game of 2019 - Super Mario Maker 2

Whether you're looking to flex your creative muscles or plumb the depths of fellow Mario fans' imaginations, Super Mario Maker 2 has everything you want, and more.

Modojo @ Shacknews Mobile Game of the Year 2019 - TEPPEN

TEPPEN's enjoyable use of Capcom characters in an excellently engaging card battle system is matched only by GungHo's constant efforts to maintain a great competitive community.

Shacknews Best Early Access Game of 2019 - Dota Underlords

Dota Underlords began as a simple auto chess mod and snowballed into one of the most popular new genres/game modes of 2019.

After the Fact: John Staats on Storytelling in World of WarCraft

WoW's first level designer and I talk the dev team's early days, the as-yet-unknown medical condition that forced him to retire from making games, and his book on how Blizzard made one of the most important games ever.

Phoenix Point review: Chaotic and delightful

Julian Gollop returns to the strategy game forum for a brand-new experience that delights and envelops players in a beautiful, but often chaotic world. Can the latest spiritual successor to the XCOM series stand up against the competition? Our review.

Arcade1Up Star Wars cabinet review: The Force is strong with this one

Between its stylish design and exhilarating gameplay, Arcade1Up's Star Wars cabinet deserves a spot in your collection.

Where was Half-Life: Alyx at The Game Awards?

The newest entry in the legendary Half-Life series didn't show up during The Game Awards 2019. Here's why it was missing in action.

Schiit Hel review: This is the Schiit I'm talking about

California-based audio company Schiit has formally entered the gaming audio market with an outstanding solution for players who love music as much as games.