Me climbing out of my mom 27 years ago today:

What is a #MetroidBrainia?

In MetroidVania games, you need to get gear in-order to progress; this is called "Gear-Gating."
In this new genre, made popular by games like #OuterWilds or #BluePrince, you don't need new gear to move on; you need KNOWLEDGE!

Full video essay: youtu.be/PaOwHbIEoB8

How Multiplayer Games MANIPULATE You

You're not making all the decisions when hitting that awesome headshot in #Valorant or capping the point in #MarvelRivals, the devs led you there with a trail of treats and choke points to keep the pacing up!

Learn more in this video essay: youtu.be/PaOwHbIEoB8

12+ HOUR FUNDATHON
July 26th, 9 PM EST

Death Stranding: Director's Cut

Reveals of new stuff
Steam key giveaways

Clock in, Porter. 📦
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The REAL #Wolverine Game

The human brain gets acclimated to stimuli over time, so while something being constantly intense might seem intriguing, it's just as boring as watching paint dry.
And yet some #VideoGames, like #PizzaTower, pull it off!

Learn more in this video essay: youtu.be/PaOwHbIEoB8

The TRUE EVIL of Gacha Games is achieved through PACING!
#VideoGames

Games like #GenshinImpact or #InfinityNikki utilize pacing to take advantage of you. Manipulating your goblin brain into playing non-stop until you're urged to spend.

Watch this video essay about pacing: youtu.be/PaOwHbIEoB8

This is THE WORST #Zelda game, all because of its SLOW PACING.

Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland is S L O W! It's a grind fest from start to finish, with very few exceptions. It's BORING.

And yet this same formula works well in #StardewValley. Why?

Learn more in this video essay: youtu.be/PaOwHbIEoB8

How to Enjoy Video Games Again

There's nothing wrong with abandoning #VideoGames, but still give them TIME TO COOK or you might MISS OUT on amazing experiences like #DeathStranding, #HollowKnight, or #OuterWilds.

Full video essay: youtu.be/PaOwHbIEoB8

How Game Pass is DESTROYING Great Games!
#VideoGames #Xbox #GamePass

Easy access to limitless video games seems like exclusively a good thing, but it could cause the end of artistic freedom...

Watch this video essay to learn more: youtu.be/PaOwHbIEoB8

What is a MetroidVania?
#Metroid #HollowKnight #VideoGames

A non-linear open-world video game with a focus on gear-gating, but they have an inherit flaw which causes people to quit them: slow starts.

...But secretly, that's a PLUS!

Check out this video essay: youtu.be/PaOwHbIEoB8

How Video Games Immerse You!
#VideoGames #GodofWar #DeathStranding

PACING is the reason why you enjoy video games, regardless of genre. It's the most important aspect of design, and yet most players ignore it's constant presense.

Video essay all about this: youtu.be/PaOwHbIEoB8

12-Hour Stream
May 17th at 9 PM EST

#Everhood 2 begins!

Steam game giveaways!
Updates to the stream!
Fun times!
YIPEE!!!

It's time to get weird!
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