In video games, body-swapping isn’t just a sci-fi fantasy. It’s a clever mechanic that flips gameplay, narrative, and ...

Every year, developers delight players with new ideas and concepts. Graphics become more realistic, mechanics more advanced, and the gameplay more immersive.

After years of mechanics-heavy TTRPGs, I'm enchanted by the pared-down system in Critical Role's new game, Daggerheart.

Hideo Kojima could have an idea or two for a future game project. The problem is that it might require more of your time.

As part of my Simply Explained series, I’ve been covering a range of student-centered instructional approaches, from project-based learning to experiential and inquiry-based learning. Today, I cover ...

Retailers don’t need to build complex mini-games or heavily branded experiences to benefit from interactive mechanics. The ...

The thirst, hunger, and tiredness mechanics in survival games are a useful example. Superficially, yes, it is more 'realistic' that your character gets thirsty, hungry, and tired. But the way that ...

The Nemesis System was first introduced in the 2014 game Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and improved in its 2017 sequel, Shadow of War. It is a groundbreaking video game feature that leads to unique ...

Nintendo's Palworld lawsuit "came as a shock" to Pocketpair because patent infringement was "something that no one even considered" Pocketpair uses examples ... other game mechanics were also ...

For many partakers, the survival mechanics of the game are only half the story. The other half lies in the skins economy, a ...

We saw dozens of games at PAX East 2025, and we've compiled a list of ten exciting upcoming releases worth paying attention ...

I have previously written extensively on the ongoing legal battle between Nintendo / The Pokémon Company (referred to herein ...