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Dec 19, 2025

It's time to rethink the term "computer game"

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Why are we so scared to say that games can be more than games? Is it fair to call walking simulators and other narrative-driven experiences "games"? And why do developers feel the need to shove "gameplay" into their products where it doesn't reall...

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