What We Found in the Vault

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...

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...

Gaming Perspectives: How Viewpoints and Morality Shape the Way We Play
Explore how first-person, third-person, and hybrid perspectives shape the way we play, experience stories, and...

Grand Theft Auto IV Review – Why This Open-World Classic 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....

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...

How Video Game Music Tells Stories: Orchestral to Licensed Hits
From sweeping orchestral scores to unforgettable licensed tracks, video game music is now a storytelling powerhouse...

Interconnected Gameplay – What It Is and Does It Work?
Explore how interconnected games link progress, story, and rewards across titles — from Mass Effect’s mobile tie-ins...

No More - Boring Gameplay Mechanics That Ruin Great Video Games
This article explores how boring or repetitive gameplay mechanics can lead players to abandon games, highlighting the...

Stereotypes in Gaming: The Effects of Sexist and Racist Video Games
This article explores how sexist and racist video games shape harmful stereotypes, influence player behavior, and...

Telltale Retrospective – The Wolf Among Us & The Walking Dead S2
A retrospective exploring The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead: Season Two, and how Telltale Games rose to fame before...