Why the Josephine Romance in Dragon Age: Inquisition Still Captivates
Among all the romances in Dragon Age: Inquisition, one stands apart for its gentleness, maturity,…
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As live-service fatigue grows, narrative and single-player games are returning to prominence. Here’s why players…
Dragon Age is the chilling reflection of our 2025 reality
Dragon Age is an old story: the powerful justifying control through fear. If it sounds…
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Fanfiction is one of the most enduring and democratic forms of storytelling. Defined broadly, fanfiction…
Neon dreams and corporate nightmares: A Cyberpunk 2077 allegory for today’s world
In the neon-lit, rain-soaked streets of Night City, the world of Cyberpunk 2077 presents a…
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville to introduce Grand Theft Auto history class
Since the debut of Grand Theft Auto in 1997, the franchise has become one of…
Book-to-Game Adaptations That Got It Right (and Wrong)
The relationship between books and video games is… complicated. For every Witcher 3 that redefines…
Karlach’s Love Story in Baldur’s Gate 3: A Romance of Tragedy and Resilience
Few video game romances resonate as deeply as Karlach’s in Baldur’s Gate 3. Her story…
Cyberpunk 2077 and the Destruction of Modern Democracy
The United States has witnessed a significant shift in the balance of power. A small…