With the long-awaited sequel soon to be released, we look back at Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines and explore why the video game has a strong following.

Retro gaming is having a moment. And a big one at that. Step aside Xbox and PlayStation, the real GOATS are coming out to play.We’re talking basic, big consoles, cartridges, pixelated graphics, and good, old-fashioned classics like Mario Brothers, Sonic, Pacman, or Pokemon Red. If you ever owned a Game Boy, a Nintendo Entertainment System or even a Sega, you’ll know exactly what we mean. It was the golden age of gaming. A time that shaped a generation of gamers and laid the foundation for what h

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Why does my Ventrue have telekinesis and spend most of their time crawling around and punching people?

If you go into a coffee shop or bar these days, you could notice something surprising: an old arcade cabinet that is lit up. Or it might be a shop only for games where people are fighting over cartridges for a 90s system. Playing old video games on old consoles or arcade machines is a popular trend right now. It's not just a niche passion; companies in the area are seeing a real increase in interest, with people looking for these nostalgic experiences. The issue is, what is making this journey down memory lane happen? It turns out that it's a combination of wanting to feel better, wanting things to be easier, and wanting to interact with people in the actual world.

Dystopias don't have to be post-apocalyptic. These games show that dystopian worlds can feel very normal until the rot lurking underneath is exposed.