Category: Essay
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The Secret Ingredient That Makes Video Games Addictive (It’s Not What You Think)
What is it about video games that keeps millions coming back, hour after hour, to stare at screens with glazed-over eyes? What hidden additive in gaming has us hooked like overzealous lab rats, pushing buttons until the wee hours for just one more hit of sweet dopamine? You might think it’s the life-like graphics, diverse…
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Why Farming Sims Have Such Mass Appeal
I. Introduction Farming simulators are a genre of video games that have gained massive popularity in recent years. These games allow players to engage in virtual farming activities, immersing them in the world of agriculture. But what is it about farming simulators that have such mass appeal? Let’s explore the reasons behind their popularity. The…
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The Explosion of Bullet Heaven
Since the meteoric rise of Vampire Survivors in 2022, the newly coined genre of Bullet Heaven has absolutely dominated the indie game space. Let’s take a more in depth look at the genre, where it started, where it is and where it’s current trajectory places it in the coming years. What is Bullet Heaven? Did…
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Sayonara Wild Hearts, F-Zero and Sonic:
Game Unlocks Recently I have been playing through a game Called Sayonara Wild Hearts, an awesome score-hunting game where you race along on a motorcycle, amongst other things, and experience a beautiful blend of arcade action and hyper stimulating synaesthesia. It’s not my first time playing it- it’s a lovely little game where you can…