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Games That Make You Grow With Them: How Mechanics Become Narrative
Several weeks ago, a colleague of mine described a game that intentionally misled him. Monster Girl Therapy lure a very…
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ESRB Ratings Guide: Gaming Explained for Parents
So your kid is playing Persona 5, and on the surface it looks like any anime game about high school…
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Morbid Metal and the Art of Expression in Character-Action Games | Dev Interview
Character-action games (CAGs) have long been defined by precision, mastery, and repetition. From Bayonetta’s acrobatic combos to Devil May Cry’s…
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The Psychology of “Not Wasting Progress” in Mobile Strategy Games
The psychology of “not wasting progress” in mobile strategy games comes from a mix of loss aversion, sunk cost, social…
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How Monster Girl Therapy Lures Players and Reveals Their Habits | Developer Interview
Monster Girl Therapy looks, at first glance, exactly like the game its title promises: pixel-art worlds, retro RPG exploration, and…
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Why Souls-Like Design Principles Translate So Well to MMOs
For indie developers, understanding why players gravitate toward certain genres is just as important as building mechanics themselves. Interestingly, Souls-like…
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#WishlistWednesday Isn’t a Silver Bullet. But The Bandwagon Still Worth Your Time
Every Wednesday, a familiar hashtag lights up X: #WishlistWednesday. Indie developers post screenshots, GIFs, and trailers, hoping to see their…
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The Forgotten Middle: Why AA Games Are Quietly Saving the Industry
Like movies and films, video games have evolved into an industry split between two extremes: mega-budget blockbusters and tiny indie…
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Chasing the Finish Line: The Subtle Psychology Behind Game Progression
In sports, no matter how well a team plays overall, the player who scores the winning goal or final point…
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