In this post I dig into planning, and how it is a fundamental part of what makes a game engaging. Planning affects many aspects of what is s...

This article goes over a framework for understanding how videogames work. It divides games into systems, story, and a mental model, and then...

I have seen many people saying Five Nights at Freddy 's is simply a jump-scare fest. While the game does rely a lot on jump scares, ...

Not having any combat can be really helpful to horror games and crucial in delivering the desired experience. This article presents the top ...

Do videogames really have to try to tell stories? Are they not just better off focusing on interactive systems and gameplay? In this post I ...