Video Games
The gaming industry, a multi-billion dollar behemoth, operates on a complex tightrope walk between innovation, market demand and financial viability. Nintendo, in particular has historically charted its own course, eschewing the raw horsepower arms race favored by Sony and Microsoft in favor of novel gameplay experiences and unique form factors....
It seems like every new bit of information we get about GTA 6 has been for the worse. The continuous delays and overwhelming prices have strained the hype for the game that promises so much to the consumers. Now, there is a new worry for gamers, as there have been...
Monolith Productions’ “F.E.A.R.”, a first-person shooter that blended action with psychological horror, remains a powerful example of a game’s longevity almost two decades after its 2005 release. In an era obsessed with scale and graphical fidelity, F.E.A.R.’s focused design proves that a game’s impact is determined not by its size...
As the highly messy drama unfolds between Subnautica’s publisher, Krafton and the game’s previous founders, Krafton continues to make interesting financial moves with its video games. During a Q&A, some mentioned the ongoing struggle with “Subnautica 2” and the legal struggle between Krafton and Unknown Worlds Entertainment’s founders over Krafton’s...
For decades, the Man of Steel has soared across comic pages and silver screens but his video game adaptations have often crashed and burned. From the infamous Nintendo 64 title to the lackluster “Superman Returns” tie-in, Krypton’s last son has struggled to find his footing in the interactive realm. Now,...
Currently, indie video games are incredibly prolific with their popularity being able to rival that of mainstream games with some examples being “Balatro,” “Undertale,” “LIMBO” and so on. Many of these types of games are very prolific, however there’s one type of indie game that’s incredibly interesting and that’s “Roblox,”...
For a long while, many fans speculated that Atlus, the game developers behind the Persona series, was working on a remake of the fourth game. Rumors about the game began to spread around the internet, including leaks revealing the title of the game: “Persona 4: Revival”. These rumors were later...
Fighting games will always bring excitement to a certain sector of video game fans. That said, considering how long Riot Games’ upcoming fighting game has been in development, many wonder if that excitement is starting to dwindle. 2XKO is a long-awaited fighting game featuring characters from the League of Legends...
Game developers walk a perpetual tightrope when crafting sequels, balancing the fervent desires of a dedicated fanbase with the imperative for fresh innovation. The promise of a follow-up ignites excitement but it also carries the heavy burden of expectation. Stray too far from the beloved original and risk alienating loyal...
Recently, the game publisher Krafton had utterly gutted the lead team of Unknown Worlds Entertainment and their current project “Subnautica 2” and delayed the release of the game in order to avoid paying the developers a $250 million bonus as according to Game Developer, “Reviewing the purchase agreement – Krafton...
Video games often bear the brunt of criticism, frequently dismissed as time-wasting distractions or worse, catalysts for isolation. Yet, this narrow perspective overlooks a growing body of evidence highlighting their positive psychological benefits, from offering vital stress relief to fostering deep social connections. It is time to re-evaluate how we...
In today’s gaming landscape, anti-establishment narratives are no longer just an edgy storytelling device — they’re a marketing strategy. From punk-fueled dystopias to glitch-ridden corporate hellscapes, game studios are cashing in on rebellion. But the irony is hard to ignore: how can multi-billion-dollar companies sell dissent while controlling the very...
