Stick around the games scene in Chicago long enough and you’ll be sure to encounter Bit Bash. Founded in 2014, the volunteer-run group has made it their goal to share their passion […]
Preview: Bit Bash Expands with Two Day Festival at MSI
How We Got the Most Out of Rage 2’s Dry Wasteland
Rage 2 wasn’t the best. Luckily, at this year’s E3 (link to coverage) it was announced that it was going to get some much needed love. Check out Bethesda’s “All the Rage” […]
Our E3 2019 Round-Up and Impressions
Another year, another Electronic Entertainment Expo (better known as E3); and this year’s was the leakiest in recent memory. It feels like every major game announcement was spoiled for me on […]
Games at C2E2 Day 2: Pac-Man vs. The Chicago River, How to (Not) Suck at Tabletop Storytelling, and More
Saturday at C2E2 was absolutely bonkers. It was packed to the brim on the show floor, and every panel seemed to fill up. Games continue to be an important part of this […]
C2E2 2019: MK11 Character Revealed, the Women of Overwatch Charm, and I Play Games Pull Out the Stops
The first day of C2E2 is in the books, and what a day it was. We attended some great panels, and checked out what the show floor had to offer. We were […]
Adler Arcade Puts the Spotlight on Game Making Workshop Full of Art and Heart
Giant, comfy beanbags lay side by side in one of the Adler Planetarium’s spacious theaters. Super Smash Bros., one of the hottest video game releases in the past few months, is being […]
2018 in Review: Our Favorite Video Games
2018 is now gone, so we’re going to take a look at some of our favorite games from a year full of great releases. It was a great year for video games, […]
This Year’s Logan Playtest Party Brought Great New Games to Light
Contributing Authors: Marielle Shaw and Antal Bokor This was the second year we headed to the Logan Theatre for their annual Playtest Party and found it as packed with people interested in […]
Blizzcon Catchup: What’s Next for all Blizzard’s Games
Blizzcon is massive, as we mentioned, and there’s tons to see and do during the convention. Whether you’re live on the floor at the Anaheim Convention Center or you’ve purchased a Virtual […]
Blizzcon Round-Up: The Best and Worst of Blizzard’s Annual Con
Blizzcon, though perhaps not exactly as anticipated as San Diego Comic Con, E3 or even GamesComm, is still a huge event in the world of gaming. Blizzard Entertainment is an industry giant, […]
Nintendo Dedicates Entire Direct Presentation to Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and We’re Excited
Ever since the original iteration of Super Smash Bros. was introduced for the N64 back in 1999, it’s been a big deal in the world of fighting games. It had somewhat humble […]
The Chicago Video Gamers Club is Great for Social Gamers
I Play Games (IPG) is an organization we’ve become familiar with at video game events around the city, from Bitbash to C2E2 and even out in Milwaukee for the Midwest Gaming Classic. They […]
