Games That Delete Your Save File — And Why I Love Them
A game just deleted my 40-hour save file — and I thanked it for the experience. Here’s why save deletion is the most emotionally powerful mechanic in gaming.
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Games Where You Play as the Villainess — Dark Queen’s Turn
I’ve saved the world as the chosen one a hundred times. Now I want to sit on the dark throne as the villainess — here are the games that finally let me.
Games Where You Play as a God — Why They Stopped Making Them
I’ve waited 20 years for a god game as good as Black & White. Here’s why the genre died, and why gaming desperately needs it back.
Games Where Your Character Gets Weaker: Why That’s Brilliant
I’ve chased power fantasies in every RPG I’ve played — until games that made me weaker showed me what I was missing. Here’s why reverse progression is brilliant.
AI Slop in Gaming Is Killing Creativity — And I’m Sick of It
AI slop is flooding gaming with soulless, derivative content. 52% of devs say it’s harming the industry. I break down why the human touch is vanishing.