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fromInverse
1 month ago

Monster Hunter Wilds Review: Bold Steps, But Some Magic Left Behind

Monster Hunter Wilds enhances the series with a strong narrative focus, making it more accessible for newcomers and changing the traditional gameplay loop.
Board games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Expelled! is the most fun you can have being accused of attempted murder

Expelled! introduces a morality mechanic that alters gameplay, where players must navigate survival through strategic choices in a secret-filled academy.
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Video games

Citizen Sleeper 2 is a great book that's better because it's a game

Citizen Sleeper 2 excels in writing but raises the question of whether its story could function better as a novel.
The game effectively combines narrative with gameplay, enhancing thematic exploration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Video games

South of Midnight review beautiful surfaces can't hide thin gameplay

"South of Midnight" showcases originality in video games with its unique narrative and artistic style, breaking the trend of sequels and franchises.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Video games

That Last of Us' Scene Stunned Gamers and Sapped the Games

The dramatic twist in The Last of Us Part II sparked significant backlash among players, reflecting resistance to narrative changes.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

Monster Hunter Wilds Review: Bold Steps, But Some Magic Left Behind

Monster Hunter Wilds enhances the series with a strong narrative focus, making it more accessible for newcomers and changing the traditional gameplay loop.
Board games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Expelled! is the most fun you can have being accused of attempted murder

Expelled! introduces a morality mechanic that alters gameplay, where players must navigate survival through strategic choices in a secret-filled academy.
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Video games

Citizen Sleeper 2 is a great book that's better because it's a game

Citizen Sleeper 2 excels in writing but raises the question of whether its story could function better as a novel.
The game effectively combines narrative with gameplay, enhancing thematic exploration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Video games

South of Midnight review beautiful surfaces can't hide thin gameplay

"South of Midnight" showcases originality in video games with its unique narrative and artistic style, breaking the trend of sequels and franchises.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Video games

That Last of Us' Scene Stunned Gamers and Sapped the Games

The dramatic twist in The Last of Us Part II sparked significant backlash among players, reflecting resistance to narrative changes.
more#video-games
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fromFaithandfearinflushing
4 days ago

The Arc of the Baseball Universe Bends Toward Nothing

Baseball narratives create compelling patterns, influencing viewer interpretation and emotional response, often leading to mixed feelings about outcomes.
#rpg
fromInverse
1 month ago
Video games

In 'Atelier Yumia', A Legendary Cozy RPG Series Faces An Identity Crisis

Atelier Yumia struggles to maintain the charm of previous entries while shifting to a more generic and less engaging narrative.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago
Video games

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an audacious RPG with all the right moves

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 revitalizes turn-based combat through a compelling narrative and emotional storytelling.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - Light And Shadow

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an RPG that explores themes of terminal illness and mortality through a fantastical narrative.
fromInverse
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

5 Years Later, This Fascinating RPG Shattered One Studio and Inspired Four More

Disco Elysium challenges the traditional RPG format by integrating character history into gameplay, making past choices and backgrounds essential to the narrative.
fromInverse
1 month ago
Video games

In 'Atelier Yumia', A Legendary Cozy RPG Series Faces An Identity Crisis

Atelier Yumia struggles to maintain the charm of previous entries while shifting to a more generic and less engaging narrative.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago
Video games

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an audacious RPG with all the right moves

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 revitalizes turn-based combat through a compelling narrative and emotional storytelling.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - Light And Shadow

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an RPG that explores themes of terminal illness and mortality through a fantastical narrative.
fromInverse
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

5 Years Later, This Fascinating RPG Shattered One Studio and Inspired Four More

Disco Elysium challenges the traditional RPG format by integrating character history into gameplay, making past choices and backgrounds essential to the narrative.
more#rpg
#storytelling
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Writing

Domenico Starnone on Lies and Storytelling

Mistranslation inspires exploration of truth and lies in storytelling.
The story dives into the relationship between lying and storytelling, centered on Aldo's character.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Medicine

"Save the Cat!" Does Therapy

Therapy helps rewrite patients' narratives, turning flawed life stories into uplifting and redemptive ones.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Writing

Domenico Starnone on Lies and Storytelling

Mistranslation inspires exploration of truth and lies in storytelling.
The story dives into the relationship between lying and storytelling, centered on Aldo's character.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Medicine

"Save the Cat!" Does Therapy

Therapy helps rewrite patients' narratives, turning flawed life stories into uplifting and redemptive ones.
more#storytelling
#literature
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Digital life

How We Remember Our Life Story

The novel explores how the stories we tell ourselves can shape our past, present, and future.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk review hallucinogenic horrors

The Empusium creatively intertwines and reimagines themes from The Magic Mountain while establishing an independent narrative about illness and culture during World War II.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk review hallucinogenic horrors

The Empusium creatively intertwines and reimagines themes from The Magic Mountain while establishing an independent narrative about illness and culture during World War II.
more#literature
#video-game
fromPolygon
3 weeks ago
Video games

'Cozy horror' game The Midnight Walk feels like walking through a Mad God world

The Midnight Walk combines stop-motion animation with gameplay in a cozy horror adventure that emphasizes light and darkness themes.
fromPolygon
6 months ago
Video games

Phoenix Springs is a lesson in using negative space, both visually and narratively

Phoenix Springs creatively merges reality and surrealism, encouraging players to question truth and consciousness while exploring a unique narrative journey.
fromPolygon
3 weeks ago
Video games

'Cozy horror' game The Midnight Walk feels like walking through a Mad God world

The Midnight Walk combines stop-motion animation with gameplay in a cozy horror adventure that emphasizes light and darkness themes.
fromPolygon
6 months ago
Video games

Phoenix Springs is a lesson in using negative space, both visually and narratively

Phoenix Springs creatively merges reality and surrealism, encouraging players to question truth and consciousness while exploring a unique narrative journey.
more#video-game
#game-design
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago
Video games

12 Great Games That Will Mess With Your Head

Some games suspend the reality of gameplay and leave lasting impressions on players after completion.
fromInverse
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Most Stylish Open World RPG is About Looking Good to Feel Good

Infinity Nikki reinvents open-world gameplay by blending fashion with a narrative of darkness, creating unique tonal contrasts in a colorful world.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

12 Great Games That Will Mess With Your Head

Some games suspend the reality of gameplay and leave lasting impressions on players after completion.
fromInverse
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Most Stylish Open World RPG is About Looking Good to Feel Good

Infinity Nikki reinvents open-world gameplay by blending fashion with a narrative of darkness, creating unique tonal contrasts in a colorful world.
more#game-design
#gaming
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Wanderstop review a wonderful break from the pressure to win

Wanderstop cleverly blends gameplay with a narrative exploring burnout, creating a unique and engaging experience.
The game subverts typical cozy game expectations through its deeper themes.
fromKotaku
6 months ago
Video games

Celebrating Metaphor: ReFantazio's Greatness, Criticizing Its Faults, And More Of The Week's Top Takes

Metaphor: ReFantazio offers rich themes and ambitious ideas but falls short compared to its predecessor, Persona.
fromKotaku
7 months ago
Video games

Humble's Latest Bundle Includes A Discount On 2024's Most Impressive Indie

The Humble's Summer Narrative Celebration Bundle offers amazing indie games with deep narratives for a low price, including discounts on popular titles.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Film

How To Edit Memoirs In Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage allows players to creatively edit captured video footage using a camcorder to enhance their storytelling.
fromPolygon
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Tactical Breach Wizards is a near-perfect blend of wits and witchery

Tactical Breach Wizards combines deep strategic gameplay with humor and unique magical elements in a surreal world.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Wanderstop review a wonderful break from the pressure to win

Wanderstop cleverly blends gameplay with a narrative exploring burnout, creating a unique and engaging experience.
The game subverts typical cozy game expectations through its deeper themes.
fromKotaku
6 months ago
Video games

Celebrating Metaphor: ReFantazio's Greatness, Criticizing Its Faults, And More Of The Week's Top Takes

Metaphor: ReFantazio offers rich themes and ambitious ideas but falls short compared to its predecessor, Persona.
fromKotaku
7 months ago
Video games

Humble's Latest Bundle Includes A Discount On 2024's Most Impressive Indie

The Humble's Summer Narrative Celebration Bundle offers amazing indie games with deep narratives for a low price, including discounts on popular titles.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Film

How To Edit Memoirs In Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage allows players to creatively edit captured video footage using a camcorder to enhance their storytelling.
fromPolygon
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Tactical Breach Wizards is a near-perfect blend of wits and witchery

Tactical Breach Wizards combines deep strategic gameplay with humor and unique magical elements in a surreal world.
more#gaming
#cultural-commentary
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The 20 Best Podcasts of 2024

Podcast creators challenged preconceptions and explored nuanced narratives in 2024, emphasizing empathy and scrutiny of contemporary issues.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The 20 Best Podcasts of 2024

Podcast creators challenged preconceptions and explored nuanced narratives in 2024, emphasizing empathy and scrutiny of contemporary issues.
more#cultural-commentary
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Aaron Gilbert: World Without End

Gilbert's work explores personal narratives within societal structures, highlighting individual humanity amidst crises and consumerism.
#art
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago
Writing

Maria Medem's beautiful new comic is written to the rhythm of flamenco

Antonia, the protagonist in "Land of Mirrors", explores the tension between love for the familiar and the potential of new connections.
fromJuxtapoz
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Juxtapoz Magazine - Samual Weinberg "Lost Huron" @ Moosey Norwich

Weinberg's Lost Heron explores the quest for meaning through a whimsical character navigating loss and distraction.
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago
Writing

Maria Medem's beautiful new comic is written to the rhythm of flamenco

Antonia, the protagonist in "Land of Mirrors", explores the tension between love for the familiar and the potential of new connections.
fromJuxtapoz
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Juxtapoz Magazine - Samual Weinberg "Lost Huron" @ Moosey Norwich

Weinberg's Lost Heron explores the quest for meaning through a whimsical character navigating loss and distraction.
more#art
fromInsideHook
2 months ago
Writing

The Self-Help Book From "Severance" Is (Kind Of) Real

Severance excels as a show due to its cast, storytelling, music, and deeper themes, making it essential viewing.
fromItsnicethat
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kazuki Koga's colourful paintings are full of soft scenes that you'll long to be part of

Kazuki Koga's artwork captures serene narratives of figures in colorful scenes, evoking longing for peaceful moments.
His painting process emphasizes memory and imagination over photographs to foster creativity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

Water by John Boyne audiobook review confronting grief and betrayal

The novella "Water" by John Boyne explores themes of grief, betrayal, and the quest for self-identity through the character Willow's difficult past.
#character-development
fromPolygon
4 months ago
Video games

Lower Decks' final episodes are a reason to love the multiverse

The episode explores multiverse fatigue through humor, leading to a renewed appreciation for its storytelling possibilities.
fromWGB
6 months ago
Video games

3 Minutes to Midnight Review: A Zany Adventure Game

3 Minutes to Midnight is a humorous adventure game featuring quirky characters and a substantial narrative, showcasing the challenges of memory loss in a colorful setting.
fromPolygon
4 months ago
Video games

Lower Decks' final episodes are a reason to love the multiverse

The episode explores multiverse fatigue through humor, leading to a renewed appreciation for its storytelling possibilities.
fromWGB
6 months ago
Video games

3 Minutes to Midnight Review: A Zany Adventure Game

3 Minutes to Midnight is a humorous adventure game featuring quirky characters and a substantial narrative, showcasing the challenges of memory loss in a colorful setting.
more#character-development
fromPitchfork
4 months ago
Music

Leo Bhanji: Shell EP

Leo Bhanji finds success in expressing confusion through his lo-fi music, creating intricate narratives around love and emotional turmoil.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago
Writing

Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Review - An Underdeveloped Picture

Life is Strange: Double Exposure lacks compelling characterization and emotional depth, leaving it as a follow-up that doesn't elevate Max's story.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago

The Myth of "The Message"

Ta-Nehisi Coates wrestles with narratives and expectations, especially in light of racial issues, in his book 'The Message.'
#manipulation
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Review: Trust Disclaimer' When It Tells You Not to Trust It

Narrative and form can reveal truths but also serve as tools for manipulation.
fromIndieWire
6 months ago
Books

'Disclaimer' Review: Who Can We Trust in Alfonso Cuaron's Spellbinding Two-Part Premiere? - Spoilers

Alfonso Cuarón warns viewers of the duality of narrative, capable of revealing truth and manipulation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Review: Trust Disclaimer' When It Tells You Not to Trust It

Narrative and form can reveal truths but also serve as tools for manipulation.
fromIndieWire
6 months ago
Books

'Disclaimer' Review: Who Can We Trust in Alfonso Cuaron's Spellbinding Two-Part Premiere? - Spoilers

Alfonso Cuarón warns viewers of the duality of narrative, capable of revealing truth and manipulation.
more#manipulation
fromwww.gamespot.com
7 months ago
Video games

A Small Tweak To Warhammer 40,000K: Space Marine 2's Ending Could Have Big Lore Implications

The latest update of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 has fans speculating about the identity of a voice in the game's ending, now left unidentified.
fromPolygon
7 months ago
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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom gameplay is an amazing blend of old and new

Echoes of Wisdom reimagines classic Zelda gameplay with creative mechanics and a compelling narrative, showcasing a new adventure for players.
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