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Rebel Galaxy vs. Wing Commander: How the Space Western Compares to Each Game in the Classic Series
At first glance, Rebel Galaxy and Wing Commander appear to belong to the same tradition. Both place the player behind the controls of an armed…
Playing the Games You Missed: How Retro Gaming Can Help Heal the Past
Retro gaming is usually associated with nostalgia. People return to the games they played as children because they remember the characters, music, worlds, and excitement…
Why Women Often Prefer Video Games Less Than Men—or Simply Play Them Differently
For many years, video games have been viewed as a predominantly male hobby. Gaming advertisements, conventions, competitive communities, magazines and online discussions have historically centred…
Nioh 2 vs. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice — Similar Setting, Very Different Games
At first glance, Nioh 2 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice look like close relatives. Both are brutally difficult action games set in heavily stylized versions…
VRChat: The Friendster of the Metaverse
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