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fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Video games

Steam Just Quietly Added An Adventure Game That Plays Like A John Carpenter Movie

Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

How To Defeat The Mourner In Assassin's Creed Shadows

The article presents a narrative of revenge and old connections branching into a game scenario involving Yasuke and an old crush's bizarre request.
Video games
fromPolygon
3 months ago

Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 is as delightful as the name implies

Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 combines humor and philosophical themes in a unique match-3 narrative game.
fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Video games

Steam Just Quietly Added An Adventure Game That Plays Like A John Carpenter Movie

Video games
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

Apex Legends' narrative breadcrumbs make me miss its golden age of lore

Recent lore developments in Apex Legends lack the excitement and depth seen in earlier seasons.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Ghost Of Tsushima's Hot-Spring Meditations Are Still Calming Five Years Later

Ghost of Tsushima tells a complicated and deeply troubling narrative about revenge, possible avunculicide, and a warrior pushed to commit atrocities in order to protect the people he loves.
Video games
#final-fantasy
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Overwatch 2's Director Acknowledges That Game Needs More Story Content To Be "Firing On All Cylinders"

Overwatch 2 needs more story content to thrive.
fromPolygon
3 weeks ago

Not every game needs to be a first-person mystery

Missile Command Delta reimagines a classic game into a turn-based tactical puzzle, but offers a lackluster narrative experience.
fromWGB
3 weeks ago

Ruffy And The Riverside Review

Ruffy’s design resembles characters from the Paper Mario series, characterized by flatness and white outlines, resembling animated stickers in a platforming world.
Video games
#gaming
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

'Mafia: The Old Country' Looks Like It Retains The Series' Biggest Flaw

Mafia: The Old Country showcases an ambitious narrative and atmosphere while continuing familiar gameplay elements from the series.
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

La Dispute Unveil New Song "Sibling Fistfight at Mom's Fiftieth / The Un-sound"

La Dispute's new video for "Sibling Fistfight at Mom's Fiftieth / The Un-sound" illustrates a pivotal portion of their narrative-filled album.
#the-witcher-4
Brooklyn
fromColossal
1 month ago

Elodie Blanchard Revitalizes Fabric Scraps into Vivid Patchworks of Trees, Bouquets, and Goddesses

Elodie Blanchard transforms discarded textiles into vibrant, narrative-driven sculptures, emphasizing materiality and storytelling in her art.
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Matt Bollinger's "Homecoming" Comes to Francois Ghebaly, Los Angeles

Matt Bollinger's 'Homecoming' exhibition explores themes of resilience and social alienation through a narrative-rich visual approach.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When I think about the burglar menacing my mother, the memories are slippery. She wasn't chirping. She was screaming

The contrast between childhood innocence and traumatic reality profoundly impacts memory.
Video games
fromGame Informer
in 1 month

Borderlands 4 Preview - A New Generation Of Vault Hunting - Game Informer

Borderlands 4 revives excitement with a fresh narrative tone and character-driven humor set against a new vivid backdrop.
The story contrasts the oppressive Timekeeper against new heroes, combining humor and serious themes of rebellion.
fromNature
1 month ago

For the future

The crackle of the campfire was the only thing that could be heard in the stillness of the hilltop. The rest of the valley was quiet, covered by the gentle night and a sea of stars above.
History
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Digimon Story: Time Stranger's Combat Has Me Worried

I didn't get to play too much of Time Stranger at Summer Game Fest--about 20 minutes in total. After exploring a hub-like area and seeing various Digimon (including a fun Digimon Adventure 02 easter egg of Veemon, Hawkmon, Armadillomon, and Wormmon hanging out together)...
Video games
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Yiyun Li on Dispelling Innocence and Dissecting Pears

The character Maureen embodies the complexity of human perception and the often misleading narratives shaped by appearance.
OMG science
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Professors address climate change from multiple disciplines | Cornell Chronicle

Climate change demands innovative narratives bridging scientific understanding and personal relevance.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ksenia Samotiy: Trump chumps are ubiquitous, it seems, as I found out to my dismay with two bores in a Dublin pub

Narratives now dominate public discourse over factual arguments.
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is your next favorite roguelike

The Eternal Die offers a unique roguelike experience with engaging gameplay and a narrative of revenge and atonement.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Greg Ito's 'The Enlightenment' Brings Symbolic Storytelling to Rockefeller Center | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Ito transforms Midtown Manhattan into a personal canvas with 'The Enlightenment,' merging memory and myth through a vibrant multi-site installation.
Arts
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Crime scene catharsis: how a darkly comic video game and TV show turned me into a murder clean-up specialist

Both Crime Scene Cleaner and The Cleaner provide darkly comedic takes on cleaning up after murders, albeit through different mediums.
Video games
fromGame Informer
in 1 month

Hell is Us Preview - Show, Don't Tell - Game Informer

Hell is Us is an action-adventure game that masterfully blends nostalgia with a compelling narrative about a soldier seeking his origins.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Do Journalists Traffic in Duplicity? | The Walrus

Journalism often involves betrayal of sources in pursuit of truth, as highlighted in Janet Malcolm's work.
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Esquie balances the darkness of Clair Obscur with unrelenting wholesomeness

Esquie embodies both humor and emotion, adding a unique flavor to the serious narrative of Clair Obscur.
#the-last-of-us
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Buddhism and Bjork help me handle fame': novelist Ocean Vuong

Vuong muses on three types of family: the nuclear, the chosen, and the often overlooked circumstantial family formed in workplaces and through shared labor.
Books
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

GTA 6 Trailer 2 Breakdown: What's Happening In Leonida?

As Jason continues his drive, we see road signs for multiple locations--Ambrosia, Downtown, VCI Airport, and Southside among them--before the scene cuts to Jason lifting weights on a beach.
Video games
#storytelling
fromFaithandfearinflushing
3 months 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
Video games
fromInverse
5 months ago

A Great Vampire RPG On Nintendo Switch Asks What Humanity Is Really Worth

Cabernet uniquely explores the morality of vampirism, emphasizing the struggle to maintain humanity after transformation.
Video games
fromInverse
5 months ago

A Great Vampire RPG On Nintendo Switch Asks What Humanity Is Really Worth

Cabernet uniquely explores the morality of vampirism, emphasizing the struggle to maintain humanity after transformation.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Domenico Starnone on Lies and Storytelling

Aldo is a special kind of liar. He lies for the pleasure of lying. His enjoyment is so great that he can't stop even after he realizes that, when reality sweeps the lie away, the consequences are devastating.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How We Remember Our Life Story

Emily Henry's latest novel, Great Big Beautiful Life, which will be released on April 22, explores the stories we tell ourselves about our lives and how remembering the past can enrich our present or hold us back from enjoying the possibilities of today, keeping us entangled in our self-limiting beliefs.
Digital life
fromPolygon
3 months ago

'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.
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

Asses.masses is an 8-hour epic about unemployed donkeys that's a cross between gaming and theatre, made by first-time devs

asses.masses is an interactive theatre experience where the audience shapes the narrative of a video game about donkeys and technology.
fromGameSpot
4 months 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.
fromJuxtapoz
4 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Adrian Kay Wong Says "Same Time, Same Place" In the Bay Area

Adrian Kay Wong's exhibition emphasizes the value of familiarity and the layered narratives in everyday moments.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

"Who by Fire" Is a Brilliant Drama of Male Rage at Its Most Elemental

Lesage's narrative films reflect his documentary roots, capturing the subtleties of human emotion and relationships with a patient, observational style that immerses viewers.
Independent films
London politics
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Lance Vance and Ken Rosenberg are GTA: Vice City's worst tour guides

The story illustrates the chaotic re-entry into life after prison, highlighting unexpected turns through new connections in Vice City.
fromInverse
4 months ago

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.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months 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.
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
4 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Aaron Gilbert: World Without End

Gilbert's work explores personal narratives within societal structures, highlighting individual humanity amidst crises and consumerism.
#monster-hunter
Video games
fromInverse
4 months 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.
fromInverse
5 months ago
New York Rangers

'Monster Hunter Wilds' Best Feature Isn't What You're Expecting

Monster Hunter Wilds introduces a compelling narrative, making it a standout in the series.
Video games
fromInverse
4 months 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.
fromPolygon
5 months ago

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.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Returnal studio Housemarque is back with a haunting new shooter

SAROS offers a haunting narrative and gameplay evolution through permanent progression and impactful player deaths.
fromItsnicethat
5 months ago

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

"I tried to draw one or two pages a day. I started turning those words into images. I always try to use as few words as possible, if something can be said with images I try to do it that way."
Writing
fromPolygon
7 months ago

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.
fromPitchfork
7 months ago

Leo Bhanji: Shell EP

Leo Bhanji believes success as a songwriter comes from expressing confusion, which he captures in his music through fragmented narratives and emotive melodies.
Music
fromInverse
7 months ago

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Keeps The Legend Alive

The game successfully combines puzzle-solving and cinematic experiences, embodying the spirit of Indiana Jones.
It captures the essence of the Indiana Jones franchise while introducing new engaging narratives.
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