Percy Ranson
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Final Fantasy XIV’s great story is made better by being told in an MMORPG
People rave about Final Fantasy XIV having the best story in the Final Fantasy series, despite it being an MMO. But being an MMO is exactly why it's great.
The Hero’s Journey and Monomyth: Does it work for all games?
The classic idea of the Hero's Journey can be mapped easily to film and literature, but what about interactive games? Well, it isn't as rigid as you think.
Where in the world is your perfect TTRPG group?
Finding a TRPG group is like getting into a relationship. Here's some sage advice for finding the perfect tabletop experience for you.
How I learned to stop worrying, and be an optimistic nihilist
What's the meaning of life? What comes after death? For us, at least some answers can be found in the dystopian fictions of Cyberpunk 2077 and Citizen Sleeper.
World-building tips for your next TTRPG adventure
Building a world in a TTRPG can be rewarding, but it's easy to burn yourself out. Here are some key tips to make your experience manageable.
Hogwarts Legacy does not deserve to be reviewed on its own merits
Whether or not we want to admit it, it is impossible to talk positively about Hogwarts Legacy without harming a community of human beings.
Embracing Unreality in Stray Gods
During an evening with the directors of Stray Gods, we learned how Summerfall Studios conceptually approached the mythos of the roleplaying musical.
Lies of P Review – The Perfect Game Isn’t Just a Fairy Tale
Lies of P is a sublime Souls-like experience, and an earnest, existential take on a classic fairy tale.
On Warframe, Cosmic Horror, and Faustian Pacts with the Old Ones
Digital Extreme's free-to-play space ninja game Warframe is the best representation of the Cosmic Horror genre, argues Percy Ranson.
Wild Hearts review – The circle of life
Wild Hearts is a fantastic example of how a well-established formula can still be spun into something unexpected, brilliant and new.