The Community Spotlight features some of the best unedited articles that didn't quite make the front page. This week, we check in with our 3D-artist-in-residence, operate on the world of Skyrim, speculate on the next generation of consoles, and join in the Western-vs.-Japanese developer debate. 

Nintendo 3DS: 3D model
By Jan Neves

Jan's latest graphical creation is a stunning set of 3DS models. We dare you to tell the difference between his depictions and the genuine article. (Well, OK...Luigi is a bit of a tip-off.)

Skyrim: An open-heart surgery and explanation
By William Schink

One of the best things about the latest entry in the Elder Scrolls series is that its wide-open gameplay allows it to mean different things to different people. Williams describes why he loves the land of the Nords. (Spoiler: vikings are involved.)

The next generation is approaching
By Joseph Jordan

Picard? Riker? Wesley Crusher? Nope, not that "next generation" -- Joseph's talking about the consoles of the future and what to expect from them. He argues that, since PCs have lapped the console field in graphical power, the end of this round of systems is imminent. Do you agree?

The truth about Japanese video games
By Masato Nakamura

We've seen a few different articles lately, both in and beyond the 'Mob, about the differences between Western-developed games and their Japanese counterparts. He writes: "If Japan conforms to the west, gaming would be pointless, as all games would be similar in both look and gameplay." What do you think?

Instant RePlay: First edition
By Stephen Carter

Stephen sees a link between the games he finishes and the ones he abandons -- it all comes down to the "hook." He writes: "Much like we make a decision about someone from their first impression, we subconsciously do the same with games." Interesting point.