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Borderlands 4 Dev Promises Less Toilet Humor

Borderlands 4 aims for a serious tone with improved humor, moving away from overwhelming toilet jokes and creating a more ambitious narrative.

The many studios looking to continue Disco Elysium's legacy

Disco Elysium marks its 5th anniversary as a significant influence on narrative depth in games amid internal struggles at ZA/UM.

Dawnwalker's creative director offers a glimpse of the future: 'more AI'

A typical day for a narrative designer includes attending stand-up meetings, answering emails and questions, and working on design ideas and challenges.
The challenges facing a new dev studio in 2024 include industry instability, layoffs, and the need for responsible budgeting to ensure stability and innovation.

Alone in the Dark has an unnerving "storm of cosmic darkness" that freaked me out, here's how it was made

Alone in the Dark is a reimagining of the cult horror video game from 1992, introducing a central villain, the Dark Man, in a well-crafted set-piece event.
The game features a startling encounter midway through the story at a monastery, designed to create a sense of drama and surrealism.

Helldivers 2's Galactic War Is Orchestrated By Just One Guy

Players are engaged in a galactic war against Terminids and robots in Helldivers 2.
The narrative and gameplay in Helldivers 2 are shaped by a developer named Joel.

Borderlands 4 Dev Promises Less Toilet Humor

Borderlands 4 aims for a serious tone with improved humor, moving away from overwhelming toilet jokes and creating a more ambitious narrative.

The many studios looking to continue Disco Elysium's legacy

Disco Elysium marks its 5th anniversary as a significant influence on narrative depth in games amid internal struggles at ZA/UM.

Dawnwalker's creative director offers a glimpse of the future: 'more AI'

A typical day for a narrative designer includes attending stand-up meetings, answering emails and questions, and working on design ideas and challenges.
The challenges facing a new dev studio in 2024 include industry instability, layoffs, and the need for responsible budgeting to ensure stability and innovation.

Alone in the Dark has an unnerving "storm of cosmic darkness" that freaked me out, here's how it was made

Alone in the Dark is a reimagining of the cult horror video game from 1992, introducing a central villain, the Dark Man, in a well-crafted set-piece event.
The game features a startling encounter midway through the story at a monastery, designed to create a sense of drama and surrealism.

Helldivers 2's Galactic War Is Orchestrated By Just One Guy

Players are engaged in a galactic war against Terminids and robots in Helldivers 2.
The narrative and gameplay in Helldivers 2 are shaped by a developer named Joel.
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10 Years Later, I Wish More Open World Games Were Like 'Dragon Age: Inquisition'

Dragon Age: Inquisition significantly shaped and revitalized the open world genre through unique storytelling and player agency.
The game has proven to have lasting appeal through its cohesive narrative and exploration elements.

'Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Short Memory Is A Feature, Not A Bug

Players desire their choices in long-running RPG series to have lasting impacts, but fulfilling this expectation can be challenging. BioWare acknowledges future potential.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is beautiful in every way

Dragon Age: The Veilguard features stunning graphics and a distinctive aesthetic, combining action-oriented gameplay with a deep narrative continuing the series' legacy.

10 Years Later, I Wish More Open World Games Were Like 'Dragon Age: Inquisition'

Dragon Age: Inquisition significantly shaped and revitalized the open world genre through unique storytelling and player agency.
The game has proven to have lasting appeal through its cohesive narrative and exploration elements.

'Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Short Memory Is A Feature, Not A Bug

Players desire their choices in long-running RPG series to have lasting impacts, but fulfilling this expectation can be challenging. BioWare acknowledges future potential.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is beautiful in every way

Dragon Age: The Veilguard features stunning graphics and a distinctive aesthetic, combining action-oriented gameplay with a deep narrative continuing the series' legacy.
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#game-mechanics

Threshold is a secret-stuffed horror game about the shittiest job

Threshold captivates players with its unique blend of psychological horror and comedy, forcing them to navigate a challenging environment that tests both skill and endurance.

All games revolve around you, but these especially

Games often convey a sense of accomplishment through personal mastery, but some titles emphasize changing the world for success.

'Echoes of Wisdom' review: Zelda leads a worthwhile remix, not a revolution

Zelda now plays a central role in her own game, marking a significant shift in the series' narrative focus.

The Best Puzzle Game Of 2024 Is Now On PlayStation

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes exemplifies a unique puzzle game experience blending narrative depth with challenging mechanics, captivating players throughout 2024.

Preview: Monster Hunter Wilds' takes risks in an evolutionary leap

Monster Hunter Wilds stands out by taking risks, moving the genre forward with strong narrative and combat mechanics that could resonate in 2025.

Threshold is a secret-stuffed horror game about the shittiest job

Threshold captivates players with its unique blend of psychological horror and comedy, forcing them to navigate a challenging environment that tests both skill and endurance.

All games revolve around you, but these especially

Games often convey a sense of accomplishment through personal mastery, but some titles emphasize changing the world for success.

'Echoes of Wisdom' review: Zelda leads a worthwhile remix, not a revolution

Zelda now plays a central role in her own game, marking a significant shift in the series' narrative focus.

The Best Puzzle Game Of 2024 Is Now On PlayStation

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes exemplifies a unique puzzle game experience blending narrative depth with challenging mechanics, captivating players throughout 2024.

Preview: Monster Hunter Wilds' takes risks in an evolutionary leap

Monster Hunter Wilds stands out by taking risks, moving the genre forward with strong narrative and combat mechanics that could resonate in 2025.
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'I got lonely': Why a 21-year-old theater major built an escape room in his UCLA dorm

"Code Green" offers a unique immersive experience through creativity in a confined space, challenging the conventions of typical escape rooms.

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure" Resurrects Beloved Franchise | Video Games | Roger Ebert

Telltale Games and Dontnod Entertainment pioneered interactive animated films in gaming, blending storytelling with player choices.

Unknown 9: Awakening review: a strong vision is better than following trends

Unknown 9: Awakening represents a bold return to experimental storytelling and design in gaming.

Apartment Story is a short, dramatic thriller with life sim elements

Apartment Story combines everyday life with an unexpected thriller, reflecting deeper anxieties about personal security and the fragility of domestic life.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Is A Fantastical, Politically Charged Adventure That I Don't Want To Stop Playing

Metaphor: ReFantazio creatively integrates its title's metaphor to enhance player engagement with themes of humanity and fantasy.

This 506-Square-Foot Apartment Is a "Nature Lab" in the Heart of Paris

The apartment redesign optimizes space and creates a unique narrative blending the owner's interests with innovative design.

Dustborn review supernatural road trip across an alternative America

Dustborn challenges players to shape a narrative through choices and vocal abilities in a politically charged, alternative America.

When it's done remaking Final Fantasy 7, Square Enix should remake it again

The decision to split Final Fantasy 7 Remake into multiple parts was necessary due to the massive size of the original game.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, as the middle part of the trilogy, successfully maintains the vastness of the original while adding new elements.

Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Released the Darkest RPG Since 'Elden Ring'

Falling in love with a video game often means falling in love with a genre, leading to exploration of related titles.
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