Ethan Mallory recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a major in digital media and a minor in English. He has previously worked as a student editor for the Short Vine literary ...

There are plenty of frustrating things that can happen to you in your favorite game. Buggy levels, unfriendly players, and annoying missions are just a few examples, but sometimes the game is ...

Back in the day, messing up in a game didn't just set you back—it completely ended your run. While many modern games are difficult, they’re rarely punishing. This can completely kill the stakes, and ...