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Eastern vs. Western MMOs
When it comes to discussing the differences in MMO game design in the East and the West comments are often made about what Western studios can learn from their […]
NFTs Industrialize the Gameplay Loop… That’s a Terrible Idea
The Commodification of Games NFTs will destroy video games if industry-wide adoption occurs. This is not, well mostly not, hyperbole. NFTs mean the ability to commodify things that were […]
Genshin Impact: Yae Miko’s Lore and How She Got Her Vision
Yae Miko’s Story (as Told by Her) Oh, you want to know more about me. Well, I can certainly indulge you for a while, though it wouldn’t be for […]
Lost Ark NA Class Tier List
The Best Class in Lost Ark Lost Ark has been on many gamers’ minds over the past few weeks. Ever since Smilegate partnered with Amazon to release the Korean […]
Genshin Impact: Yun Jin Lore and How She Got Her Vision
Genshin Impact: Yun Jin’s Story and How She Got Her Vision Name: Yun Jin (that’s her whole name, with Yun as her surname and Jin as her first name) […]
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Nuzlocke Rules
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Changes Up the Nuzlocke Rules For those that are tired of the usual formula in Pokemon games, I feel you. Game Freak hasn’t done much in […]
How Does the Auction House Work in Lost Ark?
Smilegate’s Lost Ark is about to go fully live for the NA and other western regions in a few more days. Gamers are getting ready to log in and […]
How Did Shenhe Get Her Vision?
Shenhe may have been born into an exorcist family, but she was never taught any techniques. After her mother died, her father was in no condition to teach her […]
How Gaming Addiction Works
(Content Warnings for alcohol and drug use is compared to gaming. Brief mention of suicide.) Games suck their players in a world of fantasy and offer an escape from […]
A Guide to Appealing and Getting Unbanned in Path of Exile
Path of Exile (or PoE for short) is known as one of the most popular ARPGs out there. To say that the game is huge is an understatement, accumulating […]
The Psychology of Gacha Games
Why are Gacha Games so Popular? Gambling is an addictive pastime. Just look at all the casinos and how successful they are. If you’re looking for a closer alternative, […]
Little Details You Might Miss in Genshin Impact
You can’t deny that Genshin Impact is a beautiful game. Well, mobile users might disagree because they’re running on lower settings on mobile phones. Anyway, with the environments and […]
The Growing Integration of the Games Industry, or, Why the Free Hand of the Market isn’t Working
An Underregulated Industry As the entertainment industry grows and the amount of capital available multiplies, by an order of magnitude, year-on-year, the risk of consolidation and toxic business practices […]
The Many Flaws of FFXIV that Fans Overlook
The Underlying Flaws of FFXIV that Fans Overlook It’s easy to think of Final Fantasy XIV as one of the greatest MMOs of all time when everything that you’ve […]
Endwalker Summoner Rework: Guide and Thoughts from a Caster Main
With the release of FFXIV’s latest expansion: Endwalker, Summoner received a rework that finally cements its role as a caster that calls upon various allies for assistance in battle, […]
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