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Big Walk's Unintentional Horror: How a Cooperative Adventure Evokes Fear
A lack of traditional threats and a focus on player-driven mishaps make this cooperative puzzle-adventure a surprisingly unsettling experience.
Five Star Trek: The Original Series Episodes That Gained New Appreciation Over Time
Some of Star Trek's most debated episodes are now celebrated for their prescient social commentary and character development.
Gary Larson's 10 Funniest Far Side Comics Featuring Cows
The beloved cartoonist Gary Larson frequently found humor in the bovine, often placing them in surreal or human-like scenarios.
Video Game Ratings Face Scrutiny Amidst Debate Over Gambling Mechanics
Games with casino-themed visuals are receiving high age ratings, while exploitative mechanics in other titles appear to evade similar scrutiny.
The Pacific Northwest's Enduring Appeal as a Video Game Setting
From Twin Peaks to Alan Wake 2, the region's gloomy atmosphere has become a staple for horror and mystery in gaming.
Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes' Still Resonates 32 Years Later with Its Take on Work
A specific 1990 strip, and others from the comic's final years, offer a timeless perspective on the drudgery of employment.
LEGO Studio Ghibli Sets Inch Closer to Reality as Four Fan Designs Advance
Multiple fan-submitted Studio Ghibli creations are currently under review for potential official LEGO release.
The 10 Best Dark Fantasy Books For Fans Of The Witcher And Game Of Thrones
Explore worlds of morally grey characters, brutal magic, and terrifying monsters with these top dark fantasy novels.
Spock's Overlooked Quote Explains Star Trek's Enduring Appeal
An eight-word observation from 1969 continues to resonate, explaining the franchise's evolution and its passionate fanbase.