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Three Sims in a colourful, cluttered bedroom: one in cowboy hat stands, one with pink hair sits on a bed, one in an astronaut suit lies on another bed

Why We Still Play 'The Sims'

For over two decades, The Sims franchise has been a staple in many gamers’ lives, cultivating a fandom that repeatedly buys the same premise yet remains excited for new instalments. What keeps players returning, and can Paralives reinvent the industry?

Luiza Helena Britton

Sep 222 min read

RE 2 screenshot at night outside the R.P.D. police station, with a burning bus, parked cars, and figure standing in the centre.

How Has 'Resident Evil' Reinvented Itself?

What new value can come from rehashing the old? Many remakes that fail to do anything interesting with the title exist, but a series that has more often than not created valuable remakes is the iconic Resident Evil.

Raza Mirza

Sep 222 min read