How to Make the Video Game Industry Greener

A new book by researcher Ben Abraham charts gaming’s path to carbon neutrality.

Southern Gothic Mystery Norco Is a Masterful Meditation on Place

Inspired by the rich traditions of the lead developer’s Louisiana hometown, this indie adventure game is…

The Best Games of 2021 Were an Explosion of Color and Charisma

As the pandemic continued, these exuberant titles looked beyond the long dark night.

Japanese Breakfast Talks About Writing Sable’s Soundtrack

The musician discusses playing JRPGs as a kid, learning on the job, and how composing the…

Jett: The Far Shore Imagines Conscientious Space Colonization

WIRED spoke with the game's devs, plus a senior NASA astrobiologist, about the game and its…

Slow Down With These Serene City-Building Games

From Islanders to Townscaper, a handful of titles are designed to soothe your frazzled brain with…

Last Stop Is a Playable Love Letter to London

The title’s three codirectors discuss bringing their TV-show-meets-adventure-game project to life.

Twelve Minutes Is a Diabolical Dive Into the Human Psyche

The game—starring Daisy Ridley, James McAvoy, and Willem Dafoe—uses its time-loop mechanic to explore extreme behavior.

The Wondrous, Tedious Ocean of Subnautica: Below Zero

The game is, for the most part, a sublime seafaring sequel. Too bad it often feels…

Let Lonely Mountains: Downhill Take Your Breath Away

Unspoiled wilderness meets high-speed thrills in a meditative mountain biking game that's still picking up new…