Articles by Blake Hester

As of writing, the fastest runthrough of Neon White’s “Smackdown” level is 9.56 seconds, earned by player “earlobe” on September 6, 2022.

Standing in contrast is the work that went into it. Accor…

It’s September 13, and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is just over 24 hours away from revealing its big plans for the future.

It’ll be a night of celebrities, game announcements, and an infamous afterparty…

Let me fill you in on a little secret most people won’t tell you: the real way to enjoy a video game show is at home, comfortably on your couch, watching the event on YouTube. 

Over the years, th…

Depending on how you look at it, The Last of Us Part I is either a from-the-ground-up remake or a very involved remaster. Either way, it packs many enhancements over the base game. While I didn’t …

I remember the release of The Last of Us better than any other video game – which is to say I remember it at all. 

In 2013, I was 19 and still practi…