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December, 2024
MA in Writing and MC in Digital Media at Deakin University in Australia.
Horror, Indie Games, Point and Click
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About Morgan P

Morgan Pinder is a writer at TheBestWarGames and a graduate researcher at Deakin University in Australia. Their research interests are in video games, environmentalism and gothic media. Morgan’s most recent publication is ‘The Fecund and Formless Mother: Gendered Technologies of Ecophobia in FromSoftware Games’ in Horror Homeroom’s special issue on Body Horror.

 

Favorite Games

The Stanley Parable, Hitman, Civilisation VI, Yakuza/Like a Dragon, Resident Evil Series, Amnesia series, Inscryption, Sea of Theives, Rusty Lake series, Alan Wake, Bloodborne, Indie horror, FMV games, deckbuilders and puzzle games.

Industry Focus

Morgan writes about a wide variety of topics related to gaming. But their in depth academic research is into the socio-political implications of video games and the player experience.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Catching Carmen Sandiego will always be Morgan's proudest gaming achievement.

Latest

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10 Most Perfect First-Person Games Of All Time

Perfection is elusive, but these first-person games delivered immersion and quality so well that they've earned that title.

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5 Spells In Dungeons & Dragons That Are Way More Dangerous To Allies Than Enemies

Careful not to land these tricky D&D spells on your allies, or you'll make a lot of enemies at your table.

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10 NPC Archetypes In Dungeons & Dragons That Always Cause Unexpected Trouble At The Table

Beware of these NPCs in your D&D campaign, because you never know what kind of shenanigans they might bring to your table.

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The Biggest Changes Return To Silent Hill Makes To Silent Hill 2

Return to Silent Hill is a pretty big departure from Silent Hill 2. Here are some of the most glaring differences between the game and the movie.

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10 Iconic Locations In Dungeons & Dragons That Are Shockingly Deadlier Than They Appear

Beware the deadly traps and monsters lurking in these iconic Dungeons & Dragons locations that are all more dangerous than they initially appear.

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10 Sim Games That Accidentally Become Existential Nightmares

Simulation games do not only mimic the positive parts of reality. Sometimes, they become existential nightmares that fill players with dread.

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Two Point Museum: 6 Improvements Over The Previous Games

Two Point Museum offers several beneficial improvements from previous games in the franchise.

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8 Best Games Inspired By Gothic Literature

Gothic literature is a treasure hoard of great themes and story beats, and these video games likely took inspiration from well-known Gothic tales.

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Balatro: Best Deck For High Card

Players who want to build the best High Card decks in Balatro may want to go with the following strategies.

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Balatro: 9 Tips For Duplicating Cards

Players who like to duplicate cards in Balatro may want to follow the tips below.

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6 Best Co-Op Games to Ruin Friendships

These nail-bitingly tough co-op games are the best way to test the strength of a friendship thanks to their unique challenges.

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10 Best Devolver Digital Games, Ranked

Devolver Digital has released numerous acclaimed games across several genres. Here are the best, ranked.

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5 Best Open-World Games Where Different Regions Have Their Own Cultures

These open-world games made a dedicated effort to create culturally diverse settings.

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7 Open-World Games That Are Perfect for Pacifist Playthroughs

Whether players hate violence or simply want to feel the challenge of a pacifist run, these open-world games are the perfect place to start.

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Every GrabPack Hand In Poppy Playtime In Order

The GrabPack Hands in Poppy Playtime allow the player to manipulate the environment inside Playtime Co., which becomes a key method of survival.

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10 Best Games Published By Annapurna Interactive, Ranked

Annapurna Interactive is known for publishing great story-driven games, but which of their titles are considered the best according to Metacritic?

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6 Best Zombie Games For Android

For players who are always on the go, these zombie games fit right in their pocket and are available on all Android devices.

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6 Open-World Games With The Best Ruins

Players who enjoy exploring dark and dingy ruins will love what the following open-world games have to offer.

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5 Wholesome Games To Find Human Connection

These cozy multiplayer games foster wholesome human connection in a stress-free environment

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10 Best Cats In Video Game History, Ranked

Whether it be as cute sidekicks or snarling, ferocious beasts, cats of all kinds have been an integral part of gaming for decades.

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