Laurence Russell

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Laurence Russell is a freelance games and tabletop writer. He has written for Inverse, Wargamer, and TechRadar. He’s based in London, where he complains about all manner of things.

Gamergate at 10

Assassin’s Creed Shadows and How ‘DEI’ Became Gamergate 2.0’s Rallying Cry

Aug 16, 2024 7:00 AM

Gaming Culture

The Indie Horror Game That Launched a Surprising Queer Hopepunk Revolution

Jun 14, 2024 7:30 AM

How a Picturesque Cozy Game Hit Its Antiauthoritarian Stride

Apr 16, 2024 11:26 AM

cottagecore

Finally, a Cozy, Studio Ghibli-Inspired Way to Play Dungeons & Dragons

Sep 23, 2023 7:00 AM

Beltalowda

The Expanse Marks Telltale Games' Return to Form

Sep 16, 2023 7:00 AM

WIRED Q&A

Candela Obscura's All-Star Cast on Magic and Play in an Oppressive World

Jul 26, 2023 6:00 AM

WIRED30

Critical Role Lays Out the Next Era in Tabletop Games and Live-Action Role-Play

Jul 26, 2023 6:00 AM

Play Together

Neurodivergent Gamers Are Getting a Seat at the Tabletop

May 2, 2023 9:00 AM

WAAAGH!

A 3D Printing Renaissance Is Coming for Tabletop Games

Jan 7, 2023 7:00 AM

Wake Up Sleeper

Citizen Sleeper's Creator Was Inspired by Our Modern Dystopia

Jul 3, 2022 8:00 AM

Play Nice

Mirrorscape Wants to Conjure Your Favorite Tabletop Game in AR

Jan 18, 2022 9:00 AM

pacifist

Aragami 2 Reminds Us of the Value of Life—and Ninjas

Oct 15, 2021 9:00 AM

roll initiative

The Case for Orc Wizards—and Why You Should Play RPGs 'Wrong'

Jul 3, 2021 7:00 AM

choice & consequence

The Incredible, Absurd World of Disco Elysium: The Final Cut

Jun 7, 2021 9:00 AM

Beat-em-up Fun

The Scott Pilgrim Game Is So Nice They Released It Twice

Jan 28, 2021 9:00 AM