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10 Narrative Games That Feel Like Literary Classics

Games like The Last of Us and Bioshock are known for stellar storytelling because they can remind gamers of some of history's greatest literature.

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Bioshock 2 & The Dangers Of Utilitarianism

Bioshock is famously a deeply philosophical game, but Bioshock 2 is often overlooked in favor of its more famous siblings.

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10 Non-Horror Games to Play This Spooky Season

October is often associated with Halloween, but not everyone is a fan of horror. Thankfully, some games still scratch the spooky season itch.

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10 Best DLCs That Feature A New Protagonist

Popular games like Resident Evil and Batman: Arkham City utilize new protagonists during their DLCs, allowing players to play as fresh characters.

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20 Best-Written Video Games Everyone Should Play

Gripping players from the start, everyone needs to experience exceptionally written games like The Last of Us, The Witcher 3, and Ghost of Tsushima.

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10 PS3 Games With The Best Stories, Ranked

The PlayStation 3 console era had plenty of great games, from Mass Effect to The Last of Us, housing some of the best stories in gaming.

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10 Most Important Pieces Of BioShock Lore New Players Need to Know

Bioshock's dystopian cities of Rapture and Columbia are rich with lore that players need to know before starting their first playthroughs.

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10 Best Games That Take Place Underwater, Ranked

Gamers can explore the ocean to their delight in underwater games like Song of the Deep and Subnautica.

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10 Sci-Fi Video Games With The Best Stories, Ranked

Popular sci-fi games from franchises like Mass Effect, Halo and Fallout tell amazing stories, immersing players in their creative, fictional worlds.

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The Long History of Books Influencing Video Games

The fusion of literature and gaming crafts rich narratives, offering players immersive experiences and a fresh perspective on beloved stories.

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10 Gaming Franchises That Deserve A Little Nightmares-Style Podcast Spinoff

FNAF, BioShock, and Mass Effect are only three titles that are definitely worthy of a Nightmares-style podcast spinoff.

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10 Video Games Where The Real Villain Is Hidden In Plain Sight

Using subtle forms of misdirection, video games like Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Assassin's Creed keep their true villains hidden until the ending.

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10 Video Game Spoilers Everyone Knows

Some video game spoilers and plot twists have become common knowledge, like Joel Miller's fate in TLoU Part II.

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10 Worst Escort Quests In Gaming

Escort missions are some of the most infamous mechanics in gaming, with even some of the best games guilty of including quests that hurt their pacing.

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10 Video Game Stories That Couldn't Be Less Subtle If They Tried

Gaming franchises like BioShock and Persona don't rely on subtlety to get their points across; they're even more effective because they're direct.

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10 Video Game Currencies Converted To Real Money

Whether Rupees in The Legend of Zelda or Pokémon dollars, video game currencies have surprising real-world values.

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10 Film Adaptations Of Video Games Currently In Development

Video game adaptions are in a golden age. Hopefully, upcoming video game movies like FNAF, Ghosts of Tsushima, and Pac-Man will continue this trend.

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How BioShock Infinite Became One of the Most Controversial Games Ever

BioShock Infinite proved immensely controversial upon its release due to its depictions of racism, American exceptionalism and religious extremism.

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10 PC Games That Are Better When You’re An Adult

Many remember playing PC games in their youth, but sometimes revisiting those games later in life can provide all new pleasures.

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10 Darkest Video Game Plots

The darkest video game storylines will have players questioning humanity, like the plots in Silent Hill 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

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