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How to Build Good Habits Through Gaming

Games are remarkably good at forming habits, keeping us coming back through clear goals, rewards, and steady progress.

Claire DonovanOct 9, 20264 min read
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What a Quick Time Event Is

A quick time event, often shortened to QTE, is a moment in a game where you must press the right button or input at the right...

Sam WickfieldOct 9, 20264 min read
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What a Boss Fight Is in Games

A boss fight is a major battle in a game against a powerful, important enemy, often marking the climax of a section or the end...

Claire DonovanOct 9, 20264 min read
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The Appeal of Time-Manipulation Games

Time-manipulation games give players one of the most extraordinary powers imaginable: control over time itself, letting them...

Sam WickfieldOct 8, 20264 min read
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Why We Love Underdog Stories in Games

Among the most beloved stories games tell are underdog tales, in which a weak, unlikely hero rises against overwhelming odds to...

Claire DonovanOct 8, 20264 min read