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Tag: replay value

  • Do Cinematic Games Have Replay Value?

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    A peculiar magic exists the first time I play a video game. I don’t know what’s coming next, and when I learn something new — whether it’s how to roll into cover using a new controller set-up or how to defeat a particularly challenging boss — I feel a spark of triumph. The second time…

  • Identity in RPG Video Games: Character Creation (and More)

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    When someone who’s not into video games asks me why I like them so much, I say that for me, playing a video game is very much like watching a movie or reading a book. At the end of the day, video games offer entertainment, escapism — and with the RPGs I like to play,…

  • Gameplay Time: How Much Is Too Much?

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    When it comes to gameplay hours, are some video games too long to beat? When I spend money on a game — especially when I’m investing $60 for a new one — I play the game to death. Even the used ones that take 20+ hours like Dragon Age: Origins I play two or three…