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Streaks, quests, leaderboards and practice in video games, and what they reveal about motivation.

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How to Get Better at Fighting Games

Fighting games have a reputation for being hard to learn, and it is true that mastering one takes time, but getting better is...

Ines HalvorsenOct 9, 20264 min read
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What AAA Means in Video Games

In video games, AAA, pronounced triple-A, describes big-budget games made by large studios with substantial money, time and...

Lachlan MbekiOct 9, 20264 min read
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NPCs in Games, Explained

An NPC is a non-player character, meaning any character in a game controlled by the game itself rather than by a human player.

Ines HalvorsenOct 8, 20264 min read
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The Appeal of Crossovers in Games

There is a special thrill when worlds collide, when characters from different games, or different media entirely, meet in a...

Lachlan MbekiOct 8, 20264 min read