Black Ops 7 Makes Use of AI-Generated Assets
‘Black Ops’ 7 was released on November 14th this year, and it was received with a mixed response by fans. Some fans were overjoyed with the release of the next game in the series and enjoyed the game. However, there was a large portion of the community that was dissatisfied with the game, with one […]
Stop Killing Games Initiative Receives Massive Support, Developers at Risk of Breaking Laws
In Europe, concerns have been raised regarding the legality of shutting down video games without offering methods to restore functionality to consumers, rendering them inaccessible to purchasers. Actions like this may be in violation of the consumer protection law and could have massive consequences going forward for video game developers. One Labor MP, Mark Sewards, […]
The Growing Hype for the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie as a Video Game Adaptation
Ever since the success of the first “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie, a sequel was all but inevitable, and with the recent trailers building up to the “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” movie to release in theaters on December 5, 2025, many are excited for the next installment in this film installment of video game […]
How indie horror games make use of PS1 style graphics effectively
Indie games are often the most experimental and creative games out there, especially when it comes to horror games. However, when it comes to any type of media in general, they each have their tropes, and that’s no different with indie horror. One of the most interesting tropes is when a horror game takes older […]
Hasbro CEO Claims They are Going “All In” on Video Games and Digital Media for D&D
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks has made it known that the future of the Dungeons & Dragons brand will be heavily focused on new video games and improvements to D&D beyond. In a recent Hasbro Q3 investor call, Chris Cocks made a point that the sale of Dungeons & Dragons 2024 rulebooks is only part of […]
What Makes JRPGs So Influential
JRPGs, also known as Japanese role-playing games, are one of the most influential types of video games. They tend to have a strong narrative and playstyle which has greatly influenced many video games not just in Japan, but overseas as well. One of the biggest examples of this is “Pokémon,” which is one of the […]
Video Game Developers Adapting to AI
After COVID-19 and the rise of more advanced AI tools, video game developers have increasingly been making use of AI to assist them in their game development. AI, as a tool, is extremely adaptable, able to produce products that can revolutionize how the development of a game proceeds. AI generative tools have been a massive […]
The Appeal of Binging Games vs Taking Your Time With Them
Video games have a wide array of ways to play them and while many have their preferred ways that suit them best, there are benefits for both binging video games and taking them slowly at your own pace. Binging video games for one can have the benefit of enjoying a higher number of video games […]
More Modern Games Should Have a Party Mode Alongside Online Multiplayer
Party games are something often enjoyed by a wide variety of people during large gathering, where its board games such as “Monopoly” or “Candyland,” card games such as “Uno,” or even various drinking games, there are many ways to have fun with a lot of people, including video games. There are video games that have […]
Hollow Knight Silk Song Is an Instant Hit After Six Years of Development
“Hollow Knight Silk Song,” by Team Cherry, an indie game development studio, was announced six years ago as a follow up to their game “Hollow Knight.” Many people were excited to play this new game when it was first announced, however, the wait for its eventual release was notoriously long, to the point where people […]
Why We Buy More Games Than We Play
The digital mountain of unplayed video games sits dormant for many players, a monument to ambition and impulse. On platforms like Steam, PlayStation and Xbox, millions of gamers have accumulated massive backlogs — vast libraries of titles purchased during sales or at launch, only to be left untouched. This phenomenon is more than a simple […]
Visual Novels Don’t Need Interactivity and Complex Gameplay to Be Interesting
Visual novels are a relatively niche form of video game and rather simple design wise. As the name suggests, they are novels in a visual form. They are story-based games that come with music, sound effects and often voice acting. This style of game design on paper is very limited and doesn’t allow for a […]
