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The Last of Us

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We Have Officially Entered Gaming’s Remake Era

The idea of a game remake is nothing new. The industry was experiencing game remakes as early as the GameCube remake of Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes. However, the idea of a full-on remake of a […]

Ludonarrative Dissonance
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Last of Us Director On Ludonarrative Dissonance In Games

In an interview with gamesindustry.biz, former Naughty Dog director Bruce Straley spoke about a concept that has intrigued game theorists for some time. “Ludonarrative dissonance” (something we have covered in an article before) is defined as the disconnect between the […]

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Emotional Gaming – 12 Times Games Made Us Cry

You can probably tell by the features on this site that we are strong advocates of the unique capabilities of video-game storytelling. That being said, it takes a truly special game indeed to immerse a player so completely in a […]