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15 Years Later, One Absurd Action Game Feels More Important Than Ever

Bayonetta redefined character action games, combining stylish combat and a whimsical story featuring a powerful witch protagonist.

Games with egyptian aesthetics?

There are many games with rich ancient Egyptian aesthetics that can inspire video game design.

Analogue3D's Retro Console Proves the N64 Controller Was the Worst Ever

The N64 controller is fundamentally flawed despite nostalgic fondness.

Silent Hill 2 owes much to Christina Aguilera at the 1999 Teen Choice Awards

Silent Hill 2 features design inspiration from Christina Aguilera's 1999 Teen Choice Awards appearance, sparking fan discussion for over 20 years.
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10 Years Later, I Think I Finally Understand Alien: Isolation Hate--But It's Still A Masterpiece

Alien: Isolation remains an outstanding horror game with complex AI, yet its brilliance is overshadowed by a lack of recognition and sequels.

Astro Bot review

Astro Bot defies expectations as a vibrant 3D platformer, celebrating PlayStation's history while introducing innovative gameplay mechanics.

10 Years Later, I Think I Finally Understand Alien: Isolation Hate--But It's Still A Masterpiece

Alien: Isolation remains an outstanding horror game with complex AI, yet its brilliance is overshadowed by a lack of recognition and sequels.

Astro Bot review

Astro Bot defies expectations as a vibrant 3D platformer, celebrating PlayStation's history while introducing innovative gameplay mechanics.
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Echoes of Wisdom's best trick is turning Zelda into a dungeon master

Echoes of Wisdom innovatively expands upon Link's Awakening's dungeon creation system, enhancing flexibility and community interaction in a Zelda game.

Assassin's Creed Shadows has got one massive, gorgeous, secret weapon up its sleeve to make it more immersive than ever: clouds

Gorgeous skyboxes are crucial for immersion in open-world games, significantly enhancing player experience.

Shinji Mikami Thinks Modern Games Take Themselves Too Seriously, And Shadows Of The Damned Shows He's Right

Shadows of the Damned confidently embraces its video game nature amidst an industry tilting towards realism, offering a unique, humorous experience.

20 Years Ago, Nintendo Made an Iconic Mario Game With One Glaring Flaw

The ability to engage or flee from encounters in Paper Mario games aids accessibility for physically disabled players.

Jennell Jaquays, Who Unlocked Fantasy Dungeons for Gamers, Dies at 67

Jennell Jaquays, a prominent figure in the world of tabletop role-playing games and video game design, has passed away at the age of 67.
Jaquays was known for her contributions to Dungeons & Dragons, including creating classic adventures and distinctive levels in popular video games like Quake II.
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