Visual Essay Jam
byDo you have an idea for a piece of game criticism you’re having trouble putting into words? Have you read a great piece of criticism recently that you want to respond to? Or is there just something that bugs you about games…
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Final day of campaign
byThere’s just one more day left to take advantage of our seasonal Patreon rewards, and get free support with your writing from the folks at Haywire Magazine. Don’t forget, if you already support us at $5/month, you can upgrade to the seasonal…
Now Accepting Submissions for TYIVGB 2016 Edition
byThink back over the past year – what were the most memorable moments in games criticism? Who has been doing the best work? Which pieces will you keep referring back to for years to come? We’re opening submissions for the Year in…
Give the gift of games criticism – final week!
byOur 2016 fundraising campaign will wind down on Friday, giving you just a few more days to grab our special seasonal rewards! Exclusive support Pledge $10/month to Critical Distance, and you – or someone you care about – will get personal help…
Check out Debbie Wu’s stream for the Critical Distance fundraiser
byDebbie explores powerlessness in Dishonored 2 by hitting people with fish. I bet you’re wondering how that went! You can find out for yourself right here: Watch live video from on www.twitch.tv Remember to check out our fundraising campaign and share it…
LIVE: Check out the Critical Distance fundraising stream!
byWatch live video from Sturek on www.twitch.tv Jens Bonk-Wiltfang is streaming live right now, with fascinating critical commentary, for the Critical Distance fundraiser! Check it out and share the fundraiser link: critical-distance.com/fundraiser
Everyone should have access to critical education
byI wonder how many people’s New Year’s Resolution will be to improve their critical reading skills? My guess is that the number is vanishingly small. Despite having a reputation for self-indulgence, media criticism is ultimately not something that benefits you individually in…
Discover a Critical Culture
byI stumbled upon Critical Distance as a confused, wide-eyed high school senior. At the time, my idea of games writing began and ended at reviews, features, and news stories on mainstream outlets like GameSpot, IGN, Polygon, and Kotaku. While I grew an…
Where to find in-depth writing on games
byLast Friday, as Joe Koller was streaming Invisible, Inc for our 2016 fundraiser, he described using our archives to learn about interesting observations that had been made about the game. Despite the fact that Invisible, Inc is a relatively niche title that…
Watch Joe Koller streaming Invisible, Inc. for our fundraiser
byHaywire Magazine founder and Critical Distance contributor Joe Koller is streaming Invisible, Inc for us today! Watch over at our fundraiser page, and please consider pledging to our campaign or sharing it with others.