Henry Crouch

Nintendo announces a bigger, (questionably) better 3DS

Nintendo announced yesterday that they will be introducing a second-generation 3DS to the market this summer. Like the DSi XL before it, the 3DS XL will feature larger screens (90% larger for both top and bottom screens) as well as an extended battery life. This will be ideal for those craving a bet

The pause menu is our greatest gaming innovation, right?

According to Kate Cox, the key to progress is flexibility. In her commentary over at Kotaku, she reflects on the pains of growing up with video games during an era of less accomodating play: If I could have hit a single key at any time, and paused any game in progress no matter what was going on at

Play of the Day: Soundstory: 10:00pm is an iOS interactive "something"

Matthew LoPresti’s app, Soundstory: 10:00pm, can be found in the iOS app store, inconspicuously categorized under “Books.” However, if you’re in the mood for a familiar literary experience, move along. This experiemental, genre-bending piece of software, illustrated in grayscale pixel-art, shares li

Feminist Allies Speak Up About Speaking Out in Gaming Culture

In a new post on ThinkProgress.org, Alyssa Rosenberg compiles a concise and useful guide for those wishing to better serve as feminist allies in our gaming culture, as well as for those who may have little exposure to the issues at hand. In a brilliant move, Rosenberg reached out to pro-feminist mal