History and Design

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Splitgate: A lesson in Live Service Gaming

Splitgate is a free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter that has been described as “Portal meets Halo”. The game allowed players to create wormhole portals on the map and use them to outsmart and outplay their opponents. The game featured various modes, maps, weapons, and customization options, as well as ranked and social playlists. Splitgate was developed …

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Splinter Cell: A Stealth Classic in a Changing Industry

The Splinter Cell series, developed by Ubisoft, made its debut in 2002 with the release of the first game, “Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell.” Over the years, the series garnered a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim for its innovative stealth gameplay, compelling narrative, and engaging protagonist, Sam Fisher. However, despite its initial success, the series …

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Redfall: A Disappointing Shift from Arkane’s Immersive Sim Legacy

Redfall, developed by Arkane Studios, was one of the most anticipated games in recent years. Known for their stellar immersive sim games like Dishonored and Prey, Arcane Studios had built a reputation for delivering engaging narratives and innovative gameplay mechanics. However, when Redfall finally hit the market, it failed to meet the expectations of both …

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Spellbreak: A Magical Battle Royale That Lost Its Spark

In September 2020, Proletariat Inc. released Spellbreak a fantasy-themed battle royale game that aimed to revolutionize the genre with its unique spellcasting mechanics and stunning visuals. Spellbreak entered the gaming world with high expectations. However, despite its promising premise, the game struggled to achieve the anticipated success it deserved. In this article, we explore the …

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Dark Souls 2: The Black Sheep of the Dark Souls Trilogy

Dark Souls 2, developed by FromSoftware and released in 2014, was the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed first title. However, despite being part of a revered series, Dark Souls 2 has often been regarded as the black sheep among the trilogy. The troubled middle child Unlike many within the community I might be …

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IMMERSIVE SIMS: History and Design Philosophy

Immersive sims are video games that are primarily concerned with making players feel as though they are truly experiencing a believable world. They involve mechanics that feel logical and are consistent within the game world and the player expectations’. While not every immersive sim follows this formula, these are the core principles that generally define …

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