Feb 02, 2018
By Stephen Mayne
Soundtracking the Resistance
It’s State of the Union time, an event that saw a slightly different Trump from the usual edition. Don’t worry, you can’t keep him subdued for long. Amongst other things, we also have a rouge memo, resigning lords, unimpressive awards, and Austra looking to a brighter future. More
Jan 29, 2018
By Austin Trunick
Aaero is a rhythm rail shooter that combines high speeds, a cool, future-minimalistic aesthetic, and a thumping EDM soundtrack to create an exciting, uniquely synesthetic gaming experience. Given the way that game’s music is so ingrained into Aaero’s design, we felt it was the perfect title to kick off Under the Radar’s new Music in Games Spotlight column. More
Jan 26, 2018
By Stephen Mayne
Web Exclusive
We started the week by ending a government shutdown, and end it with the possibility of major changes to immigration law, both good and bad. Plus, Russia continues to plague the White House, men continue to dominate music, and for the second consecutive week we have the sad loss of another favorite. More
Jan 22, 2018
By Austin Trunick
There are big games, and then there are Big Games. More
Jan 19, 2018
By Stephen Mayne
Soundtracking the Resistance
This week we’re joined by Nate Lacy from Mimicking Birds who talks the wonders and dangers of nature, plus we have medicals, shutdowns, presidential racism, and a sad loss. More
Jan 12, 2018
By Stephen Mayne
Destroyer
This week we look at the talk of Washington town, chaotic battles with legislation, half-time shows, and some more magic from the ever reliable and magically baffling Dan Bejar. More
Jan 05, 2018
By Stephen Mayne
Broken Social Scene
It would be inaccurate to say a lot of us started 2017 with optimism overflowing, but there was a certain relief at having put 2016 to bed. While the misery of a Trump White House still lay ahead, some comfort came from sweeping away the detritus of that car crash of an election. More
Jan 04, 2018
By Austin Trunick
We take a look at Renegade’s ship flippin’ game, Flip Ships. More
Dec 19, 2017
By Mark Redfern and Zach Hollwedel
Web Exclusive
Welcome to Part 9 of our Holiday Gift Guide 2017, in which we look at books and graphic novels. This is the final part of our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide and we’re down to the wire, with only six days until Christmas. More
Dec 14, 2017
By Mark Redfern
Web Exclusive
Welcome to part 8 of our Holiday Gift Guide 2017, in which we look at apparel and household items. We highlight two of our favorite T-shirt companies: England’s Last Exit to Nowhere features exclusive clever and cheeky designs that play off of classic movies/TV shows and Spread Shirt (founded in Germany in 2002) features a wide range of fun designs for T-shirts and other products (you can even submit your own designs). More