Understanding Player Consequence In Baldur’s Gate 3
Player choice has existed in role-playing games for decades, but Baldur’s Gate treats it as the backbone of the entire experience instead of a supporting…
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Color and Atmosphere in DOOM The Dark Ages
Color and atmosphere in games play a major role in how players emotionally experience a world, and DOOM The Dark Ages relies heavily on color…
Score Big on PC Builds This Thanksgiving (2025 Edition)
Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 are bringing massive savings for gamers, creators, and anyone eager to upgrade or build a powerful computer from scratch.…
How Sound Shapes Game Narratives
Sound in video games is more than background noise: it’s a powerful storytelling tool. Through music, ambient noises, and audio cues, designers can guide player…
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…
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…