Carli Velocci
Contributor, Games
Carli is a technology, culture, and games editor and journalist. They were the Gaming Lead and Copy Chief at Windows Central, Android Central, and iMore. Before that, they wrote for multiple publications, including Paste Magazine, Vice, Polygon, the Verge, and more. Her name might remind you of a dinosaur.
Even HBO’s The Last of Us can’t fully master the video game adaptation
HBO's The Last of Us sets a new gold standard for video game adaptations, but some of the game's power is still lost in translation.
This console generation isn’t about games or hardware. It’s about services
While gaming console cycles have always been defined by hardware bumps and exclusives, this current generation shows us the power of services.
Marvel Snap’s simplicity is its ultimate superpower
Marvel Snap is a mobile sensation, and that's thanks to its elegant design that's perfect for casual superhero fans and hardcore deck-building buffs.
Konami’s big Silent Hill plans show how video game franchises are changing
Konami is taking an aggressive approach to revive the Silent Hill series. It's part of a larger trend across the video game industry.
Don’t buy the Meta Quest Pro for gaming. It’s a metaverse headset first
Meta has made it clear that the Quest Pro isn't a device that casual video game fans need to pick up.
Google Stadia’s dedicated community faces heartbreak amid service closure
For Google Stadia's most dedicated users, the cloud service's closure is a heartbreaking loss for a small community.
Cyberpunk 2077’s Steam success is great, but we can’t rewrite its history
While Cyberpunk 2077 has made a big comeback, its success shouldn't be viewed as a redemption arc.