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New Horizons can’t compete with better decorating games anymore
When Nintendo announced a hotel you can decorate in Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0, I was excited by the prospect. Yes, it was essentially the same as the Happy Home Designer add-on available for Switch Online subscribers, but collecting furniture and designing rooms is why I’ve stuck with Animal Crossing for more than 20 years. […]
Which games might get premiere trailers at Game Awards 2025
The 2025 Game Awards are upon us, promising many awards for Clair Obscur and an avalanche of gaming trailers. Every year, the 23-hour-long program devotes approximately 22 hours and 59 minutes to upcoming games. Often, legitimately cool-looking games are announced at the show, like Hades in 2018, Death Stranding 2 in 2022, and Exodus in […]
How Crash Games Work: From Math Model to .NET Code
A crash game runs on a simple loop. The multiplier starts at 1.00× and rises over time. At a random point, it crashes. The player aims to cash out before the crash. The later they act, the higher the risk–but also the higher the multiplier. Think of it as a balloon pump. Each pump inflates […]
Top Casino Games on 1Win: Slots, Tables & Live Action
When most people think about online casinos, the first thing that usually comes to mind is slot machines. And honestly? That makes total sense. But if you’re diving into the world of online gambling through a platform like 1win, there’s a whole universe of casino games waiting for you. From flashy reels to high-stakes tables […]
How player choice in open-world games reflects real-world values
When I play open-world games, I’m always struck by how free I feel in these virtual worlds. But over time, I’ve come to realize that my in-game decisions are far from random — they are directly connected to my personal values. Why do I help random NPCs even when I don’t have to? Why do […]