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Has a video game made you pause before? Whether it’s one of Shadow of the Colossus’ awe-inspiring giants or a sweeping vista from Horizon Zero Dawn, there’s a certain power to majesties like these move us to marvel out of wonder, shock, or even fear. These reactions are similar to…
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This April, the God of War series will return after five years of silence. Kratos desolated the Greek pantheon and the world they ruled over, but he’s somehow stolen away to the Norse realm to conduct a quiet life of isolation. How did he wind up there? What trail of…
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The mysteries of Half-Life 3 and episode three of Half-Life 2 may never officially be resolved. Extensive, investigative work has resulted in little to no revelation, and whenever information does crop up, it’s delivered at the most unexpected times in the most roundabout manners. Valve may have abandoned its silent theoretical physicist, but other developers…
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Overwatch is at the height of its popularity, becoming Blizzard’s fastest-growing franchise ever with more than 35 million players. The developer has also led the charge in promoting the game’s burgeoning eSports scene with the Overwatch League, which boasted 10 million viewers during its first week of matches. It’s incredible to think how a…
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Video games are only getting bigger and deeper. Complex, branching narratives, layered systems and mechanics, sprawling, detailed worlds begging to be explored—these are becoming the rule rather than the exception to meet consumers’ ever-increasing standards. Even still, I’ve begun longing for simpler, more relaxing experiences as time goes by. Escapism…
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In the wake of Veterans Day, I’ve found myself thinking about Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss. Doss was an army medic in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. As a Seventh-day Adventist, he not only requested to observe the Sabbath on Saturdays, but he also refused…
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Each Call of Duty since Modern Warfare 2 has put the player in higher positions of power. Whether you’re the unspoken, do-it-all heroes of Modern Warfare 2 or the literal commander participating in all of Infinite Warfare’s combat, feelings of helplessness and limitations have been de-emphasized. This also extends to the series’ adoption of wall-running, boosting,…
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…However, it’s important to remember that games with uncommonly strong, masterful design in some areas can overshadow significant flaws, and that’s okay. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is an exceptional example. It’s a game riddled with terrible pacing, a disappointing story, lacking bosses, and rehashed content in the latter half…
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The Evil Within was an overlooked survival horror gem. It may have been rough around the edges with some performance and gameplay issues, but it was a much-appreciated return to old survival-horror design philosophies. Scarce ammo, unforgiving difficulty, intentionally limiting controls – elements like these filled the void that Resident Evil had failed…
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Samus Aran has been in retirement. It’s not only been seven years since her last major game (the controversial Metroid: Other M) but also nearly twice as long since her own 2D platforming title. After the general disaster that surrounded Metroid Prime: Federation Force, Nintendo’s long-winded reluctance to approach the legendary franchise makes…
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