David Craddock

Former MicroProse scribe David Ellis spoke with me about writing the guide for the original X-COM, taking charge of Civilization II's in-game encyclopedia, and more.

Valve's return to polished, triple-A game development signaled a return to form for the Half-Life and Steam studio.

Bluepoint Games did FromSoftware's flawed masterpiece justice, picking up the PS3 original's bloodstain to make Demon's Souls the best game on PS5 this year.

From bottles of booze to hallways that feel lived in to the bottoms of crates, Half-Life: Alyx is a visual treat, and exhibits the best graphics of 2020.

In a year of isolation, meeting up with friends and family in Animal Crossing gave us the connections we needed to make it through 2020.

Shane 'Rapha' Hendrixson's heart and determination drove him to one of esports's most meaningful victories of the year.

After years of development, Black Mesa's 1.0 version made Half-Life, one of the best games ever, even better.

With richer characters and stories, more quests to undertake, and more to see, Square Enix's reimagining of Final Fantasy VII stands out in a crowded year of excellent remakes.

From Adventure and Minesweeper to Age of Empires, Halo, Xbox, and beyond, explore Microsoft's history in the PC and video game industries. Based on over 100 hours of interviews.