PS3 20th Anniversary: Price, Launch Games, and How It Changed
The PS3 launched in Japan on November 11, 2006. Look back at its $499 price, Blu-ray drive, Cell chip, launch games, and Sixaxis controller.
Indie & Retro
Original Xbox Retrospective: 25 Years Since the $299 Launch
The original Xbox launched November 15, 2001. Look back at its $299 price, launch games, built-in hard drive, and Halo's fast start.
Wii 20th Anniversary: How Nintendo’s Motion Console Changed Gaming
The Wii turns 20 on November 19. Look back at its price, launch games, motion controls, and the online services Nintendo later shut down.
Who Is Lucas Pope? The Developer Behind Papers, Please
Meet Lucas Pope, the developer behind Papers, Please, Return of the Obra Dinn, and Mars After Midnight, and learn how his work connects art, sound, and rules.
Nintendo e-Reader Retrospective: Games Printed on Cards
Nintendo’s e-Reader loaded games and extras from printed cards. Revisit its NES releases, Pokémon data, Animal Crossing links, and scanning limits.
Who Is Amanita Design? The Studio Behind Machinarium
Amanita Design created Machinarium, Samorost, Botanicula, and Creaks. Meet the Czech studio and the artists and musicians behind its unusual worlds.
Dreamcast VMU Retrospective: The Memory Card You Could Play
The Dreamcast VMU combined save storage, a controller screen, and portable mini-games. Look back at NFL 2K, Chao Adventure, and the accessory’s limits.
Environmental Storytelling: How Game Worlds Tell a Story
Environmental storytelling turns rooms, objects, and level design into clues. Learn how Gone Home, Tacoma, and Firewatch combine places with narrative.
Katamari Damacy Retrospective: When the World Becomes Collectible
Katamari Damacy turns everyday objects into a growing ball of progress. Look back at its sense of scale, simple rules, unusual music, and REROLL remaster.
Who Is Supergiant Games? The Studio Behind Hades
Supergiant Games made Bastion, Transistor, Pyre, and Hades. Meet the independent studio and learn how its team connects very different kinds of games.