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Not every expansion has what we want. Here are 8 things they must have.

People want to compare video games to movies all the time, but let's talk about why we just can't do that.

Recent Star Citizen reports show evidence of being false; how can games journalist avoid the same traps?

There are two side to every story, and this is story of why I'm torn between both sides of the impending voice actors' strike against game studios.

Conventions are expensive and the return on investment is hard to quantify. But there are rewards, and reporters should still go.

Are tablets good or bad for your tiny children? We investigate the pros and the cons based on science.

Dear all developers, please, steal these alternative answers. Just stop making up lame, half-excuses.

Larry's got 11 tips for handling developer interviews at Gamescom and PAX Prime

This week was wrought with PR issues in gaming. Larry explains why PR teams aren't actually evil.

We examine the benefits of having gaming footage leaked.

Running a guild has become a second job for some players. Is this OK? At what point is a guild just too big?

Why are there so many gaming communities labeled as toxic and how do we fix that?

The Witcher 3 has amazing open-world storytelling, but does that mean we won't see compelling linear stories anymore?

World of Warcraft might of banned a bunch of botters, but it's only a dent in the mult-million dollar business.

Developer logic says that gold farmers are bad, but developer logic is wrong.

What are some common purchasing traps for gamers, and how can we avoid them?

5 big tips for running a community and how to make gaming communities better.

World of Warcraft could do progression so much better, but why doesn't it? Larry Everett discusses the problems with power creep and how it can be fixed.

Elder Scrolls Online just moved to a buy-to-play model. It's the best model for any MMO and Larry will tell you why.

Kickstarters are a mess if not done well. How did Crowfall do its campaign well? Larry Everett explains.