David Whelan
Why We’re Still Addicted To ‘Rocket League,' One Year Later
Psyonix's muscle-cars-and-massive-balls game has been a mainstay of our evenings since it came out, and we're not about to break the habit any time soon.
Why We Should All Be More Pretentious
As an insult, pretentiousness says more about the accuser than the accused.
I Went to an Art Show About the Internet to See if I'd 'Get' the Internet Art
Since we now mainly use technology to judge ourselves, and because technology has made me cripplingly self-aware, I figured the show might teach me a couple of things about myself.
‘The Witness’ Is 2016’s First Absolutely Essential Video Game
Jonathan Blow's comeback is a magical achievement that has little to do with video gaming precedent.
What Does Our Obsession with True Crime Podcasts Say About Us?
Everyone's an armchair detective now, and sometimes that doesn't sit comfortably.
‘Undertale’ Is One of the Most Remarkable Video Games Ever Made
Toby Fox's new game, currently the highest-rated PC title of all time, remembers whether you've been naughty or nice.
Happy 20th Anniversary Rayman, You Glorious Freak of Gaming
Ubisoft's odd little bundle of floating limbs debuted in September 1995, and despite some awful games along the way he remains relevant today.
We Asked Some Male VICE Writers to Tell Us About Their Worst Break-Ups
A study earlier this week found that men are objectively terrible at getting over break-ups. We got some of our favorite male writers to tell us whether or not that's bullshit.
What It's Like Recovering from a Suicide Attempt
More people below the age of 35 die from suicide in the UK than any other reason. This is what it's like to reach a point where death seems like the only rational option, but also how the experience can be a catalyst for recovery.
I Played ‘Bloodborne’ for 24 Hours Straight
I spent a whole day in the company of gaming's newest nightmare, and really, really loved dying over and over again.
The Harry Potter Fan Fiction Author Who Wants to Make Everyone a Little More Rational
"Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality," by AI specialist Eliezer Yudkowsky, has commanded a sprawling, cult-like international fan base thanks to its message of rational thinking.
How Elite Advertisers Shaped British Politics
The way the UK understands and relates to political parties during election time has been controlled by the creative elite for the last 40 years.