Arts + Culture in Gaming
Ever consider the narrative style of a game, see the cinematic artistry of a gaming environment, or hear the harmonious melding of both gameplay and soundtrack? Then this section might be the place for you!
How Video Games Create New Art
An Incredibly Brief and Largely Incomplete History of the Relationship Between Video Games and Other Forms of Media Video games started with a digital version of ping pong called, simply, Pong. Pong is an example of how games in the
Why is mascot horror so popular? A look at Five Nights at Freddy’s and Poppy Playtime
When indie mascot horror game Five Nights at Freddy’s was first developed by Scott Cawthon and released in 2014, it took the world by storm. To this day, it still remains one of the most beloved video game franchises, with
Creating Cuphead: The Inspiration and Technique Behind the Animation
The Cartoon Hall of Fame marks the 1930s as the rise of sensational animated characters such as Betty Boop, Oswald the Rabbit, and the renowned Mickey Mouse. As time faded away some of these characters, the Moldenhauer brothers were working
Can Still Wakes the Deep be the Next Blockbuster?
First, I’d like to introduce myself as “not a gamer girl.” I haven’t played any games except my yearly Minecraft phase. I don’t play video games, but I watch them. Since I’m not qualified to judge a game’s mechanics, I
Morality and Choice in Undertale oped (Any platforms except mobile phone use)
What are we willing to relinquish in order to get what we want? Who will be affected, and is there a way to redeem ourselves? These are the questions asked by an anxious–but compassionate–witness of the completed genocide alternative ending
Rage at the Cost of Simplicity: An Analysis about Cuphead (any platforms except for mobile phone use)
Cuphead is the type of RPG that you’re able to admire for its nostalgic graphics while also testing your patience with how easy the mechanics are. The first tutorial “level” enables you to change settings like shooting and movement to