The Cinematic World Of The Outer Worlds 2
The Outer Worlds_20200119205113 If you’ve played enough games, you know the drill: big dramatic cutscene, hero poses, villain monologues, something explodes, and then finally, you…
Author: Sunny Naseem
The Outer Worlds 2 and the New Rules of Escapism: How Your Habits Become Gameplay
“You are not special. You’re just the only one left who hasn’t signed a waiver.” — The Outer Worlds 2, marketing teaser Some games ask…
How Borderlands 4 Uses Gameplay Mechanics To Support Its Story
Borderlands has always been loud, messy, rebellious, and unapologetically stupid-smart. Beneath the weapons that scream at you and the NPCs who desperately need therapy, the…
Exploring Dispatch And Its Addictive Gameplay Loop in Narrative Gaming
Dispatch: Deluxe Edition Cover Narrative games usually make you sit back and listen. Dispatch doesn’t. It confidently throws you right into the life of mechaman,…
Entertainment and its value in side quests
In every great game, side quests are more than optional distractions, they are where the world truly comes alive. While main stories drive the plot…
Theories on endings: The -lore- analysis of gamers
When the credits roll, most people stop playing, but for others, that’s where the real story begins. Fan theories keep games alive long after the…
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…
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…
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…