Why More Games Should Use Fire Emblem's Shipping System
The romance mechanics in several Fire Emblem games extend beyond the main characters and allow the player to pair up side characters as well.
How the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Rivals Mirror Veteran Players
While Pokémon Scarlet and Violet received mixed reception, the rivals and their stories were widely considered the highlights of the games.
How Undertale and Deltarune's Silent Protagonists Make the Games Better
Undertale's and Deltarune's anniversaries reinforce how Toby Fox's silent protagonists made both games stand out in moving and disturbing ways.
Should Story-Rich Games Stop Using Silent Protagonists?
As storytelling in gaming grows more ambitious, is keeping the player character from speaking hurting the plots?
What Went Wrong With Rune Factory 5?
With Rune Factory 3 Special on the horizon, it's time to look back on the last original Rune Factory game -- which some found a little too ripe.