Opinion

Video game movies have finally learned how not to suck

by Jake Valentine | September 3, 2026

The first major live-action movie adaptation of a video game was 1993’s Super Mario Bros. It was, to put it

Nostalgia can be a powerful tool, and Desktop Explorer knows this. It’s commonplace in gaming to utilize nostalgic visuals to

Never had six simple words made me so happy. Well, technically, two simple words: “Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.”

A functional controller, a reliable television, and access to Channel 3 were just about all we needed to complete our

by Mikey Yaden | April 16, 2026

The best video game soundtracks don’t just complement the action. They define it. If used correctly, soundtracks enhance the ambiance

by Jake Valentine | February 24, 2026

Phil Spencer’s sudden departure from Microsoft on Friday was a pretty big shock, especially after 38 years with the company. This

by Jake Valentine | February 6, 2026

Following a successful 2025 for Nintendo, which saw the Nintendo Switch 2 become its best-selling console ever, there was a

by Mikey Yaden | December 8, 2025

You’ve likely already heard of Horses, the new indie horror game from studio Santa Ragione, after several digital storefronts, including

by Jake Valentine | November 4, 2025

Wave Race 64 is the perfect relic that showcases the lost brilliance of gaming’s past. While it’s true that games