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Paper Maps Make Fantasy Games More Immersive

Fantasy is one of the most popular genres of fiction, and at its core, it relies on presenting an alternate world that its audience can become invested in, moved by, and perhaps even escape to.…

February 8, 2023 | 11:00 EST

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Pac-Man World Re-Pac is Great, But What About Pac-Man World 2?

When I heard the news that a Nintendo Direct Mini had been announced, the last thing I imagined was being wowed. The release date had already been leaked for Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, and I…

June 30, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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In Defense of Difficulty

One of the most unique and defining aspects of games is that you can almost guarantee that no two people will ever have the same exact experience playing the same game. Everyone plays through games…

October 9, 2017 | 11:00 EDT

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Dark Souls III and Bloodborne: A Comparison in Game Design

From Software has developed a solid formula for making games. Starting with Demon's Souls, they've nearly perfected this Western Style of RPG with their recent game Dark Souls III. But what From…

April 29, 2016 | 09:00 EDT

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Most Anticipated Game of 2016: Dark Souls III

I love FromSoftware games but that’s not why I’m excited for Dark Souls III. Contrary to most people’s experience with the gold standard for gaming difficulty, I started with Bloodborne. I got it…

February 27, 2016 | 12:00 EST