Feature The Virtual Life – Tellin' Tales In PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Javy talks about the appeal of survival and chicken dinners in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. by Javy Gwaltney on Jul 23, 2017 at 12:32 PM
Feature The Virtual Life – Getting Away With Murder In Hitman Javy talks about the thrills of living a life of crime in Hitman. by Javy Gwaltney on Jul 08, 2017 at 05:59 PM
column The Virtual Life – Quietly Killing With Strangers In Counter-Strike And Overwatch Silence isn't always a bad thing, Associate Editor Javy Gwaltney argues. by Javy Gwaltney on Jun 21, 2017 at 03:00 PM
column The Virtual Life – Why Breath Of The Wild Is My Most Important Game Of 2017 Associate Editor Javy Gwaltney takes on escapism, Hyrule, and the horrors of the modern world. by Javy Gwaltney on May 31, 2017 at 03:00 PM
column The Virtual Life – Learning What It Means To Be Human In Prey Associate Editor Javy argues that Prey's dedication to characters is what makes it special. by Javy Gwaltney on May 17, 2017 at 03:00 PM
column The Virtual Life – Taking On Death In What Remains Of Edith Finch This week Associate Editor Javy Gwaltney examines What Remains Of Edith Finch's obsession with death. by Javy Gwaltney on May 03, 2017 at 03:00 PM
Feature The Virtual Life – The Unsettling Humanity Of Nina Freeman's Kimmy Associate Editor Javy Gwaltney explains what makes new indie Kimmy an unexpected blend of terrifying and heartfelt. by Javy Gwaltney on Apr 23, 2017 at 10:48 AM
column The Virtual Life – Carrying The Weight Of The World In Nier: Automata Associate Editor Javy Gwaltney examines Nier: Automata's presentation of hope in a world of despair. by Javy Gwaltney on Apr 05, 2017 at 06:00 PM
Feature The Virtual Life – Making Hard Choices With The Mass Effect Trilogy Associate Editor Javy Gwaltney mulls over what makes his favorite game of all time, Mass Effect 2, so special. by Javy Gwaltney on Mar 22, 2017 at 10:00 AM
column The Virtual Life – Night In The Woods And The Necessity Of Unlikeable Protagonists Associate Editor Javy Gwaltney makes the case for unlikeable protagonists in video games. by Javy Gwaltney on Mar 08, 2017 at 09:00 AM
column The Virtual Life – What Makes Horizon Zero Dawn's Heroine Remarkable Associate Editors Javy Gwaltney and Elise Favis talk about what makes Aloy so special. by Javy Gwaltney on Feb 22, 2017 at 09:00 AM
column The Virtual Life – The Rare, Heartwarming Kindness Of Yakuza 0’s Men The defining quality of Yakuza 0's heroes is their kindness, associate editor Javy Gwaltney argues. by Javy Gwaltney on Feb 11, 2017 at 06:30 AM
column The Virtual Life – How Resident Evil 7 Showcases The Horrors Of The South Editor Javy Gwaltney talks about how Resident Evil 7 is fascinating home-grown horror. by Javy Gwaltney on Jan 28, 2017 at 11:30 AM
column The Virtual Life – Breathing Life Into The World With A Dark Room Editor Javy Gwaltney talks about the importance of games like A Dark Room that value creation over destruction. by Javy Gwaltney on Jan 14, 2017 at 08:30 AM
column The Virtual Life – Fathers, Video Games, And The Long Road To Legacy Editor Javy Gwaltney talks about legacy and Final Fantasy XV, Dishonored 2, and his own life. by Javy Gwaltney on Dec 28, 2016 at 09:00 AM
column The Virtual Life – Mini Metro and The Beauty Of Rigged Games Editor Javy Gwaltney takes on meaningful loss in games like Mini Metro and Darkest Dungeon. by Javy Gwaltney on Dec 17, 2016 at 08:30 AM
column The Virtual Life – Becoming A Monster In Tyranny Editors Javy Gwaltney and Matt Miller talk about the fantasy of being a villain in a terrible, not-so-good year. by Javy Gwaltney on Nov 30, 2016 at 09:00 AM
column The Virtual Life – Keeping The Peace In Dishonored Editor Javy Gwaltney talks about choice and trauma in the Dishonored series. by Javy Gwaltney on Nov 19, 2016 at 07:00 AM
column The Virtual Life – Surviving The Times With Wolfenstein: The New Order Editor Javy Gwaltney writes about loneliness, hope, and Wolfenstein: The New Order. by Javy Gwaltney on Nov 06, 2016 at 12:01 PM
column The Virtual Life – Mafia III Is A Necessary Game Mafia III has debuted to mixed reviews but Editor Javy Gwaltney believes it's an important game. Here's why. by Javy Gwaltney on Oct 22, 2016 at 08:00 AM