#environmental-storytelling

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fromKotaku
19 hours ago

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Made Me Love A Monster I Usually Hate

Trubbish, the literal trash bag Pokémon, can be found in alleys and around other areas where trash is discarded. A lot of the time, when you see one of these smelly little dudes lounging around, nearby humans are complaining about how they smell bad and they want them gone. So when you do actually get around to catching one of these poison-type Pokémon, an adorable but sad interaction occurs.
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fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

Letters to the Editor, November 2025 - High Country News

And the features - wow! What a treat to have Tony Davis' perspective in such a balanced piece (" Dried out in Phoenix "), giving us not only up-to-the minute news but sorely needed context - history, politics, the law - along with a view from the desert floor. He painted a picture (with the help of wonderful photographs) of those isolated suburban areas I won't soon forget.
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

Silent Hill f's School Level Packs A Lovely Musical Easter Egg

Like the original game, Silent Hill f sends players to an "abandoned" school during its protagonist's attempts to escape the horrors of the fog. And similar to the original, the halls and classrooms of the school are adorned with everything you'd expect to find in an institution of learning: posters, calendars, lockers, bookshelves, cubbies; you name it, it's there. That includes a bit of simple sheet music that many are likely to overlook as just part of the set dressing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Forget Tomb Raider and Uncharted, there's a new generation of games about archaeology sort of

Environmental storytelling in games transforms players into archaeologists, enabling emergent community archaeology through exploration, object placement, and player-generated traces.
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fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Herdling Review - Companion Quest

A player guides vulnerable calicorns out of a dangerous city toward their mountain home, emphasizing human-animal kindness, companionship, and quiet, wordless storytelling.
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fromInverse
4 months ago

PlayStation Plus Just Added The Best Mountain-Climbing Game To Play After 'Peak'

Jusant is a unique climbing adventure that combines a solitary experience with challenging gameplay and environmental storytelling.
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fromPolygon
5 months ago

Ambrosia Sky is Metroid Prime meets PowerWash Simulator, which still may sell it short

Ambrosia Sky offers a unique twist on gameplay, focusing on environmental storytelling and emotional themes rather than traditional combat.
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