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Read more about the article This is Total War! And with Warhammer.

This is Total War! And with Warhammer.

  • Post author:Quan Zhou
  • Post published:March 19, 2025
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Warhammer 3 is a fantasy journey worth every penny, offering a grander perspective, a more credible fantasy war, and a deeper strategic experience.

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Read more about the article Like a 100-meter sprint, and also like chess: the charm of speedrunning games

Like a 100-meter sprint, and also like chess: the charm of speedrunning games

  • Post author:Quan Zhou
  • Post published:February 14, 2025
  • Post category:Game-related media

How speedrunning combines skills, strategies and innovation to pursue the limit like a 100-meter sprint, while having the competitive charm of international e-sports.

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Read more about the article The open world may have a design paradox

The open world may have a design paradox

  • Post author:Quan Zhou
  • Post published:January 25, 2025
  • Post category:Features

What is an open world? The discussion in this article may lead to a design dilemma: freedom and difficulty of design.

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Read more about the article Not Just Fun, Rethinking Video Games

Not Just Fun, Rethinking Video Games

  • Post author:Quan Zhou
  • Post published:December 24, 2024
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Why do people play games? Just because it's fun? This research doesn't think so.

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Read more about the article From Ground to Galaxy: How No Man’s Sky Turns Space Exploration Dreams into Reality

From Ground to Galaxy: How No Man’s Sky Turns Space Exploration Dreams into Reality

  • Post author:Quan Zhou
  • Post published:November 26, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

A survival and building game that can realize your dream of wandering in the universe.

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