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HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation works best when it apes licensed video games

18 February 202318 February 2023 Leon Miller

The Last of Us adaptation’s best moments benefit from the same non-literal approach adopted by many licensed video games – and future game-inspired movies and TV shows should follow suit. Continue reading HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation works best when it apes licensed video games

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10 scariest horror video games to play this Halloween

23 October 202223 October 2022 Leon Miller

These spine-chilling titles are the perfect way to enjoy the spookiest night of the year. Continue reading 10 scariest horror video games to play this Halloween

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Would you kindly… read about why BioShock’s plot twist is still the best in video game history?

30 August 202230 August 2022 Leon Miller

Unpacking the reasons why BioShock’s plot twist is as powerful today as it was 15 years ago. Continue reading Would you kindly… read about why BioShock’s plot twist is still the best in video game history?

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Street Fighter: Nine books (not) written by the World Warriors after the 1994 movie

16 July 202216 July 2022 Leon Miller

A list of made-up memoirs, diaries, and tell-all biographies the characters from 1994’s live-action Street Fighter adaptation could have written (but didn’t). Continue reading Street Fighter: Nine books (not) written by the World Warriors after the 1994 movie

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Morrowind at 20: Why putting player agency first is The Elder Scrolls III’s true legacy

1 May 2022 Leon Miller

The unprecedented level of player immersion and control in the third entry in Bethesda’s open-world fantasy series still inspires video game developers today. Continue reading Morrowind at 20: Why putting player agency first is The Elder Scrolls III’s true legacy

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Elden Ring proves we don’t need fewer tough games – we just need more tough games to be fully accessible

13 March 2022 Leon Miller

Greater customisation can level the playing field without sacrificing overall difficulty. Continue reading Elden Ring proves we don’t need fewer tough games – we just need more tough games to be fully accessible

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21 years ago, the Dreamcast failed – but it could (and should) have succeeded

29 January 202229 January 2022 Leon Miller

Sega’s last ever console was a failure – but it didn’t have to be. Continue reading 21 years ago, the Dreamcast failed – but it could (and should) have succeeded

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Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Five reasons why the Definitive Edition is worth buying

27 October 202121 December 2021 Leon Miller

Why this collection of remastered video games justifies its hefty price tag. Continue reading Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Five reasons why the Definitive Edition is worth buying

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Tomb Raider at 25: How Lara Croft evolved to become gaming’s greatest female icon

17 October 2021 Leon Miller

Gaming’s most famous female character has come a long way since her 1996 debut. Continue reading Tomb Raider at 25: How Lara Croft evolved to become gaming’s greatest female icon

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