Fresh Look: When a Business Sim Becomes an Educational Tool
A graduate school capstone course led Fresh Look’s Neal Sayatovich to an unexpected discovery: a free-to-play business sim that not only teaches economic principles but also shows how some games can become useful tools in modern education.
Save State: Pokemon Champions Brings Competitive Pokemon Battling Online
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney writes this week about Pokemon Champions, a stripped-down but enjoyable online Pokemon battler that makes competitive play more accessible while still leaving room for serious team building.
The Moment Gaming Laptops Became a Real Alternative to Consoles
Gaming laptops have come a long way, to the point where they are a real alternative to consoles now. Special guest author Jenny Jones tells us why.
Fresh Look’s Guide to More Affordable Gaming
With console prices rising and new releases regularly hitting around $70, Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich this week looks at some practical ways to stretch your gaming budget.
Save State: GB Operator Brings Game Boy Cartridges to Modern Devices
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney this week writes about Epilogue’s GB Operator device that made trying his old childhood Game Boy Advance favorites surprisingly seamless on modern devices.
What Convention Accessibility Really Looks Like at AwesomeCon
AwesomeCon 2026 showed how far convention accessibility has come, while also revealing the small but important changes that could make future events even more inclusive and fun for everyone.
Fresh Look’s Brief Respite With Jeanne d’Arc and Resident Evil Village
After a few hectic weeks away, Neal Sayatovich returns to Fresh Look with thoughts on two very different titles: the strategic calm of Jeanne d’Arc and the lingering tension of Resident Evil Village.
Save State: Going Back to the Start of the Star Ocean Series
Star Ocean First Departure R proves that developer tri-Ace had big ideas from the very start, even if some of the original version’s older design quirks still show through.
BlerDCon 2026 Was Bigger, Bolder and More Fun Than Ever
BlerDCon 2026 in its ninth year brought together tabletop gaming, panels, films and a strong sense of community, and GiN will have a full slate of coverage on everything that made this year’s show stand out.
Fresh Look Examines Highguard’s Sudden Shutdown and the Live Service Problem
The upcoming shutdown of Highguard only weeks after launch highlights a growing problem in the game industry. As more titles adopt the live service model, players are increasingly expected to treat them like daily obligations rather than entertainment.