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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 01.02.23 /open transmission Thank you for signing up to the WIRED Games newsletter! We promise, we respect your time and won't abuse the space in your inbox you've given us. It's cozy in here! In exchange for this space, we'll bring you the latest stories from WIRED Games, including reviews and impressions of the games we want to play most; investigations into the gaming industry; interviews and profiles with game devs, Twitch streamers, and other next-generation gaming personalities; and gear and tips to improve your game. Every Wednesday, you'll get a roundup like the one below with the best stories we have to offer, and we may—only if it's really important—send you an extra note if there's something special coming, like an event, a WIRED Twitch session, or a big project from the rest of our colleagues at WIRED. Until then, check out the stories below and follow us on Twitch. If you want to chat, drop us a line at games@wired.com. We'll be back in touch soon. /end transmission The Grand Theft Auto III Radio Commercials Are Still Awesome It's been 20 years since they first hit the digital airwaves. Here's how they came to be part of the series' legacy. Yoko Taro Foresees the End of Video Games as We Know Them The mind behind iconic titles like Nier: Automata and Drakengard tells WIRED about his inspirations—and how AI plays a role in the future of game design. The 9 Best Gaming Headsets for Every System A simple wired headset will lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter which console or device you have. The PS5 Is Starting to Look Like the Revolution It Promised What's happening with Sony's latest console, now that it's been out for six months? Supply issues aside, it's proving to be much more than a simple evolution. Oh, This Game Set in Latin America Features a Coup? How Original From '80s arcade titles to Far Cry 6, video games have rehashed the same stereotypes of regimes and corruption. These Retro Gaming Consoles Deliver a Dose of Nostalgia From the stylish Evercade to the old-school Sega Genesis Mini, these machines will have you bleeping and blooping and blasting back to the good old days. How to Manage Your Mess of Cables, Once and for All You don't have to suffer with tangled cords behind your TV or under your desk, even if you're committed to the wired life. Here's how to tidy up. How Roblox Became a Playground for Virtual Fascists Thousands of players flocked to a digital world filled with draconian rules, slavery, and anti-Semitism—and tested how far "just a game" can go. When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Much like subscribing to WIRED (discounted at 50% off), these contributions help fund the journalism we produce every day. Read more about how this works.     GET WIRED Get WIRED for just $29.99 $5. Includes the print edition plus editor in chief Gideon Lichfield's column, System Update. Subscribe now.   Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2023. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.