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fromItsnicethat
4 days ago

Animation is breathing new life into Thomas Merceron's soft grainy scenes

Movement breathes life into figures and environments; it stretches time, and brings back imperfections that speak to a more embodied, hands-on process. It makes things feel more human, more alive.
Mindfulness
#video-games
Board games
fromInverse
4 months ago

'Wanderstop' Deconstructs Cozy Games To Brew Something Better

Wanderstop explores burnout and self-discovery through the lens of a former fighter's transition to a peaceful life running a tea shop.
Video games
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

'Avowed' is the latest role playing game where your choices impact the story

Avowed integrates interactive storytelling through player choices, rooted in traditional role-playing game mechanics.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 months ago

'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' preview: Stunning visuals, innovative combat, prime melodrama

Expedition 33 is an innovative debut game celebrated for its engaging story, high-profile voice cast, and partnerships in entertainment.
Toronto startup
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Metro Dev 4A Games Rebrands To Reburn, Announces New Sci-Fi FPS La Quimera

Reburn, previously known as 4A Games, is set to release 'La Quimera,' a narrative-driven FPS departing from their Metro series.
Video games
fromMedium
2 months ago

Why do people love post-apocalyptic shows like the Last of Us?

The Last of Us captivates us through its deep exploration of human emotion, survival instincts, and the philosophical questions it raises about identity and society.
Board games
fromInverse
4 months ago

'Wanderstop' Deconstructs Cozy Games To Brew Something Better

Wanderstop explores burnout and self-discovery through the lens of a former fighter's transition to a peaceful life running a tea shop.
Video games
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

'Avowed' is the latest role playing game where your choices impact the story

Avowed integrates interactive storytelling through player choices, rooted in traditional role-playing game mechanics.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 months ago

'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' preview: Stunning visuals, innovative combat, prime melodrama

Expedition 33 is an innovative debut game celebrated for its engaging story, high-profile voice cast, and partnerships in entertainment.
Toronto startup
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Metro Dev 4A Games Rebrands To Reburn, Announces New Sci-Fi FPS La Quimera

Reburn, previously known as 4A Games, is set to release 'La Quimera,' a narrative-driven FPS departing from their Metro series.
Video games
fromMedium
2 months ago

Why do people love post-apocalyptic shows like the Last of Us?

The Last of Us captivates us through its deep exploration of human emotion, survival instincts, and the philosophical questions it raises about identity and society.
more#video-games
Video games
fromInverse
2 months ago

Steam's Most Inventive New Puzzle Game Puts A Weirdly Satisfying Twist On Dialogue

Jump the Track uniquely combines narrative and arcade gameplay by linking dialogue choices to a pachinko-style minigame.
Video games
fromInverse
2 months ago

'Expedition 33' Is Fantastic And A Not So Subtle Reminder That I Have Zero Sense Of Direction

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 impresses with its imaginative narrative and exceptional delivery, quickly becoming a standout debut game.
#the-last-of-us
Graphic design
fromMedium
2 months ago

Why do people love post-apocalyptic shows like the Last of Us?

The Last of Us resonates deeply due to its exploration of psychological survival and emotional depth beyond typical post-apocalyptic narratives.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago
Video games

TLOU Boss Neil Druckmann Says He Doesn't Have The Confidence To Plan Ahead For Sequels

Graphic design
fromMedium
2 months ago

Why do people love post-apocalyptic shows like the Last of Us?

The Last of Us resonates deeply due to its exploration of psychological survival and emotional depth beyond typical post-apocalyptic narratives.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago
Video games

TLOU Boss Neil Druckmann Says He Doesn't Have The Confidence To Plan Ahead For Sequels

more#the-last-of-us
#gaming
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

Part game, part graphic novel - how Your House nails its inventively interactive visual design

Your House innovatively blends narrative puzzle-solving with a vintage comic aesthetic, redefining the boundaries between gaming and reading.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Split Fiction's Final Level Has To Be Seen To Be Believed

The game creatively intertwines the narratives of two very different protagonists, showcasing their individual struggles through innovative gameplay.
Video games
fromPolygon
3 months ago

These horror games are set outside the US, and that's infinitely more interesting

Horror games set in unfamiliar locations create unsettling experiences by tapping into cultural narratives and unique fears.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Creepy Horror Series Rusty Lake Celebrates Its 10th Birthday With A Surprise New Game And Film

Rusty Lake challenges players with its enigmatic narratives, blending puzzles with deeply unsettling themes reminiscent of David Lynch's work.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

South of Midnight's Southern Gothic folklore world is rooted in authenticity

The demo of South of Midnight showcases deep respect for Southern Gothic material and emotional storytelling.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

Part game, part graphic novel - how Your House nails its inventively interactive visual design

Your House innovatively blends narrative puzzle-solving with a vintage comic aesthetic, redefining the boundaries between gaming and reading.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Split Fiction's Final Level Has To Be Seen To Be Believed

The game creatively intertwines the narratives of two very different protagonists, showcasing their individual struggles through innovative gameplay.
Video games
fromPolygon
3 months ago

These horror games are set outside the US, and that's infinitely more interesting

Horror games set in unfamiliar locations create unsettling experiences by tapping into cultural narratives and unique fears.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Creepy Horror Series Rusty Lake Celebrates Its 10th Birthday With A Surprise New Game And Film

Rusty Lake challenges players with its enigmatic narratives, blending puzzles with deeply unsettling themes reminiscent of David Lynch's work.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

South of Midnight's Southern Gothic folklore world is rooted in authenticity

The demo of South of Midnight showcases deep respect for Southern Gothic material and emotional storytelling.
more#gaming
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Playing with words: why novelists are becoming video game writers and vice-versa

Game designers often struggle to explain their profession, while novelists face less skepticism when discussing their work.
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Should you play canon mode in Assassin's Creed Shadows?

Once you select canon mode in Assassin's Creed Shadows, you cannot change it, locking you into a predetermined narrative experience.
History
#disco-elysium
fromPolygon
4 months ago
Video games

Disco Elysium's new mobile port is 'intended to captivate the TikTok user' for some reason

fromVG247
4 months ago
Video games

Hopetown's devs accept that Disco Elysium's shadow looms over them, but say the "seed of an idea" for a spiritual successor has evolved into "something different"

fromPolygon
4 months ago
Video games

Disco Elysium's new mobile port is 'intended to captivate the TikTok user' for some reason

fromVG247
4 months ago
Video games

Hopetown's devs accept that Disco Elysium's shadow looms over them, but say the "seed of an idea" for a spiritual successor has evolved into "something different"

more#disco-elysium
#game-development
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

My Love For Incredibly Sad Games Has Me Very Excited For Herdling

The author is drawn to sad narratives in media, expressing excitement for the emotionally impactful game Herdling.
fromVG247
5 months ago
Video games

"This doesn't feel like an amateur production" Inside the ambitious Baldur's Gate 3 custom campaign project aiming to release a demo this year

The custom mod 'Path To Menzoberranzan' creatively connects Athkatla to the famed underground city, driven by community passion and a complex modding toolkit.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

My Love For Incredibly Sad Games Has Me Very Excited For Herdling

The author is drawn to sad narratives in media, expressing excitement for the emotionally impactful game Herdling.
fromVG247
5 months ago
Video games

"This doesn't feel like an amateur production" Inside the ambitious Baldur's Gate 3 custom campaign project aiming to release a demo this year

more#game-development
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fromRoger Ebert
8 months ago

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure" Resurrects Beloved Franchise | Video Games | Roger Ebert

Telltale Games and Dontnod Entertainment pioneered interactive animated films in gaming, blending storytelling with player choices.
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