Carli Velocci
Contributor
The Horrifying Films and TV Shows That Inspired 'Channel Zero: Butcher's Block'
Director Arkasha Stevenson on 'Hannibal,' 'Cannibal Holocaust,' and taking inspiration from David Lynch.
Why Do People Hate Mercy in ‘Overwatch?’
Professional players want to get rid of her because she doesn’t fit, but there’s a long history of support hate.
Why We're So Obsessed with Sexy Monsters
'The Shape of Water' is the first film about a woman having sex with a fish-man to win a Golden Globe for Best Director. But getting seduced by an alluring creature is a tale as old as time.
Why We're So Obsessed with Sexy Monsters
'The Shape of Water' is the first film about a woman having sex with a fish-man to win a Golden Globe for Best Director. But getting seduced by an alluring creature is a tale as old as time.
Even the Bleakest Horror Games End More Hopefully than 'Detention' Does
'Detention' deals in powerlessness and historical foundation to serve up truly bleak horror.
The Best Games of 2017: Day 5
In 2017, we confronted death, shared secretes, sought comfort, fought for justice, and did our best to look absolutely incredible.
The Best Games of 2017: Day 4
This year, players found secrets, sought redemption, experimented with everything... oh, and played what might be the best non-BioShock BioShock game ever.
The Best Games of 2017: Day 3
The games of 2017 cast us in some odd roles: sibling, space salvager, survivor, and... mortician?
The Best Games of 2017: Day 2
Whether you were running from terrifying, nameless foes or facing them head on, the games of 2017 were all about war, lore, and... good music.
The Best Games of 2017: Day 1
This year saw players commanding troops, exploring labyrinths, flying through the air, going home, and (of course) crying.
This 'To the Moon' Sequel Rights the Series' Ship
A game doesn’t need to be completely interactive, but it does need to have a point.
'Gorogoa' Doesn't Explain Itself, but That Doesn't Stop It from Being Great
We need more games that expand our horizons, and this little indie puzzle game accomplishes that.