Some players grind for glory- Others just throw money at strangers to do it for them. A look into the baffling world of gamers who pay real cash because playing the game is apparently too much work.
400,000 players revolted against the game Maple Story, causing a new law to mandate that the probably of random systems to be disclosed in South Korea. In this research by Park and colleagues, they highlight the importance of player activism, reflecting on the Maple Refugee incident.
The journey towards ASTRONAUTILUS’s new narrative update
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What happens when you make wrestling the entire combat system instead of just a finisher? Iranian
indie studio Black Cube Games is finding out with Realm of Fate, their action roguelike built around
traditional Persian grappling.
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A recent research article from the UK highlights the difficulties women face in board game spaces. But, there is hope because things are changing. #BoardGames #gender #culture #GeekMasculinity
#Cosplay has become a household known hobby during the couple of years. Cosplayers get the inspiration for their craft from a plethora of sources, such as #videogames. Has the industry marketed for cosplayers specifically, or does design have a say in what a cosplayer plays?
Fun killing, betraying, and having powers are keys to reflection and questions about moral aspects in the survival game – Sword Art Online series, where players are limited by resources but wills.
Modders are often generalized as being either good or bad, but their diversity calls for more nuanced discussion.