The video game history is littered with as many colossal failures as monumental successes. While the development staff of the latter savors a crowning achievement, employees of the former endure punishing defeated. Although a handful of studios have weathered unsuccessful game launches, most cannot continue to operate. For this reason, video game companies typically embrace a risk-averse development strategy. But
Read moreBack in 2010, Nintendo fans were blown away by Monolith Soft’s open-world JRPG Xenoblade Chronicles. While the game’s aesthetic featured a standard definition of 540p, critics praised Xenoblade for its intriguing story, expansive and cohesive world, and splendid soundtrack. Despite its reputation as a revolutionary Nintendo exclusive, the game is not without flaw. At times, the story pacing was mired
Read moreThroughout the course of history, humanity has wrestled with the purpose of life. While some promote a flare for the dramatic, others embrace the certainty of the mundane. Regardless of the perspective, a singular truth remains: no one can predict the future. Countless generations have aspired to control their existence, yet few have secured a desired outcome. In the face
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