Tag: Optimism Week

Synths, impossible physics, and an “erotic experience with a PS5 controller” – the side projects of game devs are a reminder creativity is undimmable

Synths, impossible physics, and…

If there’s been one theme I’d pick out from the many of these past few years of gaming discontent,…
The people of video games on what gives them cause for hope

The people of video…

“It’s a rough time for the games industry but a golden age for the game dev community. Read more…
47 video game things that spark joy

47 video game things…

Video games are great, that’s why we’re here! But some things about video games are greater than others. And…
The No Man’s Sky players building utopia at the end of the universe

The No Man’s Sky…

In the distant reaches of a doomed universe, perpetually 16 minutes from total destruction, something wonderful is happening. Across…
Games Done Quick is a beacon of hope for the gaming community

Games Done Quick is…

If you read a lot of gaming news – or work with it, like I do – you cannot…
Video game music, orchestral performances, and the sheer joy of a communal experience: how live concerts are helping us reconnect with gaming’s good side

Video game music, orchestral…

Hello! This piece is a part of Optimism Week on Eurogamer – a week of features either about optimism…
It turns out touching grass is the answer: Gaming is great when you leave the house

It turns out touching…

Hello! This piece is a part of Optimism Week on Eurogamer – a week of features either about optimism…
Filling Big Walk with people who had no one to play with demonstrated how deceptively profound it can be

Filling Big Walk with…

Suddenly, I’m alone. Where there was once cacophonous sound all around me, now there is none. Where there were…
Welcome to Optimism Week!

Welcome to Optimism Week!

Hello! And welcome to Optimism Week here on Eurogamer, a week of features dedicated to the brighter side of…