Another day in the life of Arthur Morgan

Arthur Morgan is easily one of the most lovable characters in recent video game history. Red Dead Redemption 2 offers so much to do, and I hopped on the cowboy boots of this already legendary video game gangster for one day.

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From Space to place: Creating Meaningful Environments in Video Games

One of Red Dead Redemption 2’s greatest achievements is the dynamic, “lived in” feel of its environment. Research highlight from Westerside and Holopainen’s article breaks down how these affective spaces are created and how they carry the narrative throughout the game. #rdr2

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The Case of Excessive Realism in Games

Games seek to be more and more realistic both graphically and gameplay-wise. Usually, authenticity enhances immersion. However, in some cases, games can be too real which affects negatively the gaming experience.

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