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What We Found in the Vault

Niko Bellic in Grand Theft Auto IV with "Overrated?" text questioning the game's legacy and critical acclaim

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 cover art – action-adventure satire open-world game by Rockstar Games

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...

Mario and Luigi wearing headphones enjoying video game music with text 'How video game music tells the perfect story'

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...

The Legend of Zelda Oracle series logo – Game Boy Color puzzle and action adventure games

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...

Frustrated gamer quitting video game – boring gameplay mechanics

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...

NES Metroid password screen – retro video game save system using alphanumeric codes

Retro Games vs Modern Games – Why Old Games Were So Hard

Explore why retro games were so hard compared to modern titles, uncovering the design choices, difficulty curves, and...

Stereotypes in video games – concept art of gender and race representation issues in gaming media

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 Games logo with years active 2004 to 2018

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...

Grand Theft Auto III artwork collage – exploring the GTA 3 impact on gaming, open-world design, and morality systems

The Evolution of Grand Theft Auto – Legacy, Controversy & GTA VI Hype

Grand Theft Auto III reshaped gaming with its groundbreaking open-world design, controversial themes, and lasting...

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

The Evolution of Storytelling in Video Games with Immersive Narratives

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