Picture this: You’re crouched behind a reinforced wall, heart hammering like a techno beat, listening to footsteps that might be your teammate… or might be death incarnate wielding a shotgun. …
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Every generation has its bragging rights. In the ‘90s, it was who had the shiniest Pokémon card. In the 2000s, it was who could do a perfect kickflip in Tony …
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How Black Myth: Wukong Reinvents the Monkey King Mythology
by Ali Farooqiby Ali FarooqiForget everything you know about the Monkey King. If your only exposure to Sun Wukong was through cartoons, old Chinese novels, or that one Dragon Ball reference, Black Myth: Wukong …
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There was a time when video games had clear beginnings, middles, and ends. You’d beat the final boss, watch the credits roll, and maybe replay it for a better score. …
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There are many types of weapons and items in CS2, and even more skins for them. Every year, dozens of new skins are released, and some quickly gain popularity but …
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Interactive narrative in games has since been handed over from linear scripts, and by 2025, AI technologies will allow for stories to change depending on what the player does, creating …
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The Rise of Cross-Platform Play: Pros, Cons, and What It Means for Game Design
by Ali Farooqiby Ali FarooqiNot long ago, playing a game with friends across different devices seemed impossible. Systems like PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and mobile were isolated worlds. Players could only connect with others using …
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When Random Number Generators Make or Break Game Experiences
by Ali Farooqiby Ali FarooqiRandom number generators (RNGs) have quietly shaped nearly every modern video game experience. These detailed algorithms determine everything from enemy spawns and critical hits to rare item drops and procedurally …
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EA FC 26 is almost here, and I’m sure every Career Mode player is eager to start their epic journey. To help you out, here’s a detailed guide on the …
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How RNG Mechanics Lead To More Variety of Gaming Experiences
by Ali Farooqiby Ali FarooqiIn the ever-changing realm of computer games, an unseen but effective agent named Random Number Generator (RNG) mechanics is transforming the way we game. Rather than a simple roll of …