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For all things related to critical analysis of video games. Feel free to post links to Youtube or any other site with an in-depth look at a particular game, series, genre, or even a basic element of all gaming (for example, RNG, level design, player flow, etc). Video is the preferred format, but text and audio are fine too!

Share videos that provide new insight or a close-up look at anything gaming-related!

For all things related to critical analysis of video games. Feel free to post links to Youtube or any other site with an in-depth look at a particular game, series, genre, or even a basic element of all gaming (for example, RNG, level design, player flow, etc).

For more information, check out the wiki

Recommended Format:

  • Author/Reviewer - Name of Analysis or Critique

Or this is also fine:

  • Name of video - Short description of content.

Examples of great content to post:

Examples of disallowed content:

  • A video review that doesn't look critically at a game
  • Consumer-focused product reviews
  • A plot summary
  • Let's Plays
  • Memes
  • Content primarily covering social/political issues
  • Content in a language other than English without subtitles or a translation

Regarding discussions:

Arguments and disagreements are a necessary part of analysis and discussion, and are permitted as long as they are civil. Personal attacks, witch-hunts, and other forms of harassment will be removed and repeat offenders may be banned at the moderators' discretion.

Regarding spoilers:

It should go without saying that most of the content posted here will contain spoilers. Critiques by their very nature tend to be spoiler heavy, and for this reason spoiler tags are not required. Please exercise caution when clicking on content about games you haven't played.

Other similar subreddits:

  • /r/truegaming - For discussion (no links) on all topics gaming.
  • /r/ludology - For serious discussion/analysis of games played on a computer, board, or field.
  • /r/Gaming4Gamers - A middle ground between pure-fun and serious gaming subreddits.
  • /r/GameSociety - A book club for video games. Daily discussions of not only individual games, but developers, genres, game mechanics, etc.

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