Find out your ideal gaming companion based on how you think and play. 1. What’s your playstyle?A. Cautious, strategic, thoughtfulB. Bold, aggressive, directC. Curious, talkative, cleverD. Protective, supportive, loyal 2. What do you value most in a companion?A. Intelligence and insightB. Power and braveryC. Humor and personalityD. Dependability and heart 3. What genre do you…
Side quests are often seen as optional, but the best ones are anything but filler. In great games, side content enhances the main story, reveals new layers of the world, and leaves emotional impact equal to—if not greater than—the core narrative. In The Witcher 3, the quest “The Bloody Baron” is technically optional. Yet its…
Some of the most impressive systems in games are never explained. Hidden mechanics—those subtle features that affect gameplay without overt tutorials—often go unnoticed, yet they shape how a game feels and functions. In Dark Souls, enemies subtly react to light and sound. Wearing heavier armor can draw more attention. These aren’t advertised in menus, but…
Open-world games promise freedom—but how they deliver that freedom separates great design from frustrating sprawl. The best open-worlds balance player agency with meaningful structure, letting players explore without feeling lost or aimless. Games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild give players almost complete freedom after the opening. No strict quest order, no…
Violence has been a core mechanic in video games since their early days. From Doom and Mortal Kombat to modern titles like The Last of Us Part II or Call of Duty, combat is often central to gameplay. But as games evolve as an art form, so does the conversation around the ethics of virtual…