Ryan Smith

To say Chicago's first independent gaming festival was a hit is something of an understatement. Bit Bash's unique blend of indie games, art, beer and live music drew 1,400 attendees...

For creator Erin Robinson, "Gravity Ghost" isn't just a game, but an evangelism tool for promoting the entire art form. Every $14.99 purchase of the game—released last week for PC...

Flying cars. Hoverboards. Self-tying shoes. As the Internet loves to remind us, the calendar has flipped to 2015: The year Marty McFly time-traveled to in "Back to the Future II,"...

The term "party game" often is a misnomer when it comes to those of the video variety. Breaking out anything other than, say, "Rock Band," is a red flag that...

"Evolve" puts a new King Kong-sized twist on the familiar man-versus-monster trope in video games. Instead of simply suiting up as a space marine on the hunt for a bloodthirsty...

It's called the Chicago Toy and Game Fair, but there's more than just kids' stuff at the annual two-day spectacle—held last weekend at the Navy Pier. Many creators and publishers...

"Destiny" PlayStation 3 & 4, Xbox 360 & One 3 stars out of 4 Bungie Studios has come a long, long way from its early days as a side project...

Dear Divvy, I think it's time we talked about our relationship. Wait, don't freak out, I'm not breaking up with you. It's just that Chicago Bike Week marked our four-month...

The launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were the top headlines of the year in gaming, but 2013 was also a busy year in Chicago's local gaming scene....

With playable cards that contain vignettes like "A vagina that leads to another dimension," "A Super Soaker full of cat pee" or "Doin' it in the butt," it's no wonder...