Category: Video Games
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Siege of Dragonspear: A Disappointing Addition to a Masterpiece
Baldur’s Gate 1 is one of my RPGs. Player freedom, challenging combat, and hundreds of hours worth of replayability, it’s got it all! And with the ‘Adventures of the Sword Coast’ expansion, as well as some of the additions in the Enhanced Edition, you’ll never be short for things to do! If you enjoyed the…
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Defining the ARPG: Playing Diablo II in 2023
Diablo 1 is the grandfather of the ARPG. Tough bosses, exciting loot, a memorable atmosphere, it brought all the ingredients to the table. Ingredients the genre has been cooking with for almost thirty years now, between games like Grim Dawn, Titan Quest, Path of Exile, and so many more. Despite this, Diablo’s legacy is overlooked…
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Stay a While and Listen: Playing Diablo 1 in 2023
Once upon a time, Blizzard was one of the kings of the video game industry. It was a small studio comprising of passionate nerds who made games they’d want to play. Quality was their mantra. Every release wasn’t just a new game for their fans, it was an event that rocked the gaming landscape! Every…
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It’s Dangerous to Go Alone: On Party Members in Video Games
Video games have a unique ability to immerse players in a way other forms of media can’t. A good game with a fleshed-out, believable world can suck you in, turning your screen into a portal to a world of magic and fun. They can make you forget that you’re sitting on your couch and convince…
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The Addictive Loop of Slay the Spire
Roguelikes. A genre built around trial and error. Fast, short, and brutal, they’re all about rolling the dice and honing your skills to their utmost. Deckbuilders. A genre built around patience and strategy. Slow, meticulous, they’re all about careful planning and combinations, about optimizing your cards to bring out your deck’s maximum potential. One is…
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