The Thematic Influences of S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Part I
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The Gameplay Influences of S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Part II
In the last article, we investigated the distinct looks, sounds, and “feel” that make “Stalkerlikes” a distinct genre. In this, …
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Phobias and Video Games Part One: The Negatives
Suffering from a phobia – i.e. the irrational fear of something – is something few people want to admit. Many …