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90s Mario Ranking: The 5 Best Super Mario Games of the Decade

The 1990s gave us some of the most iconic Mario games across the NES, SNES, and N64. Relive the top 90s Mario...

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Best NES Light Gun Games – Classic NES Zapper Games Worth Playing Again

Explore the world of original Nintendo Entertainment System games with our NES blog—covering retro reviews, NES...

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Borderlands Gameplay: Why It's Still So Addictive in 2025

Borderlands delivers just enough story to support its wild gameplay, blending humor, chaos, and character-driven...

Infamous game character standing between good and evil choices – karma morality system gameplay for PlayStation 3

Do You Like Playing Video Games with Karma Morality Systems?

Explore how karma morality systems in video games shape storytelling, player choices, and emotional engagement...

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Expert Recap: Best Retro Horror Games – Scary Titles from the ’80s and ’90s

Most retro gaming fans have a closet full of widely-known platformers, RPGs, and party games. And why wouldn’t they?...

Post-apocalyptic video game characters from The Last of Us, Death Stranding, and Mad Max – immersive narrative-driven action games

Gaming Evolution – The Rise of Immersive Storytelling in Video Games

Explore in-depth analysis of video game storytelling, design mechanics, player choices, and the emotional experiences...

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Gaming Perspectives – How Morality and Viewpoints Shape Gameplay

Explore how first-person, third-person, and hybrid perspectives shape the way we play, experience stories, and...

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Grand Theft Auto V: A Flawed Masterpiece that Redefines Gaming

Explore why Grand Theft Auto V is both a technical marvel and a frustrating satire in this deep-dive review of...

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GTA Retrospective – Why Grand Theft Auto IV Didn’t Win Me Over

A critical review of Grand Theft Auto IV that explores why this beloved open-world title may not live up to the hype....

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Horror Icons – Video Game Characters So Scary They Belong in a Movie

Horror video games create a deeper sense of fear than movies by making players confront terrifying monsters,...

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