How to Read Environmental Storytelling in Video Games
Video games often tell stories without a single line of dialogue. This is called environmental storytelling, and learning to read it can unlock hidden layers of…
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What escapism means in a video game
Escapism has always been at the heart of why we play games. It isn’t just about switching off or avoiding reality; it’s about finding space,…
Analysis: How hidden details keep video games alive
The best games don’t just tell stories, they hide them. Somewhere between cinematic cutscenes and quiet moments of exploration, developers plant astonishing details that most…
Lighting and Mood: Visual Cues in Environmental Storytelling.
In video games, lighting is more than a tool for visibility: it’s also known as a silent storyteller. Through light, shadow, and color, developers can…
The Art of Level Design: How Space Tells a Story.
Source: Level Design Fundamentals | Unreal Engine. In video games, level design, a topic related to environmental storytelling, is far more than arranging walls and…
Discovery, Immersion, and Lore… Now on Instagram!
We’re excited to announce that ExploreLore is now officially on Instagram As we continue developing our blog on retrospectives, discussions and more, Instagram will have posts and animated reels…
What is Storytelling in games? A quick introduction
Have you ever walked through a game world and felt a story unfolding without a single word being spoken? That’s environmental storytelling: the art of using space,…
New on Reddit! Join Us in Exploring Environmental Storytelling in Video Games.
We’re excited to announce that Explore Lore is now officially on Reddit! As we continue developing our blog on environmental storytelling in video games, we wanted to open up…
Meet the Editorial Director for Explore Lore: Fawziah
Just the director who spends way too much time color-coding everything. Hi! My name is Fawziah, your friendly neighborhood editorial director for Explore Lore. I'm…
Meet the team: Sunny Naseem
Me ft. that fella in the back Hi, My name is Sunny Naseem and I'm a Writer/Content Director for the site Explore Lore! This page…