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Game Culture and Trends
Explore game culture, changing genres, and the trends that shape how players play.
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Why Minecraft Still Has Not Gotten Old
A look at why Minecraft, officially released back in 2011, is still played worldwide well over a decade later.
Why Did StarCraft Blow Up Especially Big in Korea?
A look at why StarCraft, released in 1998, became especially explosive in popularity specifically in Korea.
In the Age of Ultra-Realistic Graphics, Why Is Pixel Art Making a Comeback?
Now that hyper-realistic graphics are the norm, here is a look at why pixel art games are drawing renewed attention.
Brutally Hard, Yet Beloved: Why Souls-Like Games Keep Growing
A look at why the notoriously difficult souls-like genre keeps expanding its fanbase instead of shrinking.
How Did Battle Royale Become Such a Massive Trend?
A look at how the battle royale genre, where dozens of players fight down to one, became such a major force in the industry.
How the City-Builder Genre Started With SimCity
A look at how the city-building game genre, which effectively began with 1989's SimCity, has continued ever since.
Why Are Game Tutorials Getting Shorter These Days?
A look at the recent trend of game tutorials becoming shorter and more concise than they used to be.
Why Does Legend of Zelda Keep Feeling New Every Time?
A look at why the Legend of Zelda series, which began in 1986, still feels new more than three decades later.
Why Have Pokemon Games Lasted More Than Two Decades?
A look at why the Pokemon series, which began in 1996, is still loved across generations today.
Why Are Indie Games Getting So Much Attention Lately?
A look at why small, independently made games have been drawing so much attention in recent years.
Why League of Legends Is Still Huge After More Than a Decade
A look at why League of Legends, released back in 2009, is still one of the most-played games in the world.
Why Do Casual Games Feel Like They Have More Ads Now?
A general look at the revenue structures behind why free casual games seem to show more ads than before.