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The Most Gut-Wrenching Scenes in Video Games

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Red Stewart presents five gut-wrenching moments in video games… The more story-focused video games become, the more problematic they are. On the one hand, we play these colorful polygons and sprites for escapism, but on the other hand, there is a hard market for realism. And with realism comes genuine emotions, brought about by three-dimensional […]

9 Horror Movies You Should Check Out Right Now on Netflix

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Marvelous Videos with nine horror movies to watch right now on Netflix… One of the best things about this new era of video-on-demand is that, at your fingertips, you can access all sorts of new projects. Back in the day, if someone recommended you something and you actually wanted to heed their words, you’d have […]

Video Game Review – Evergate

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Red Stewart reviews Evergate for PC (Steam)… Developed by Stone Lantern Games LLC and published by PQube Limited, Evergate is one of the best puzzle platformers I have played in a while. I know I usually begin these reviews with an extravagant introduction talking about the antiquity of a genre or a personal experience I had […]

Action-Packed Scott Adkins Movies That You Cannot Miss!

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Red Stewart presents Scott Adkins flicks for his fans and action devotees… Scott Adkins is a very big name in the action cinema world. Sure, he may not have the iconicity as the likes Sylvester Stallone or Arnold Schwarzenegger, but he’s been a big part of many small and large blockbusters that helped cement the […]

10 Cosmic Horror Movies To Watch This Halloween

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Marvelous Videos presents ten essential cosmic horror flicks… As the TV series Lovecraft Country alludes to, H. P. Lovecraft was a mixed character of a human being. But the one thing he did right was point out just how ridiculous the human ego was when it came to the importance of humanity. As he so […]

Essential Samurai Movies You Must Watch

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Marvelous Videos on the way of the samurai, as seen in motion pictures… Like ninjas, samurai have become one of the most popular Eastern icons in fictional media. Whether it was because of their armor, bushidō code, or mythological stance as Japanese knights, they have become mainstays of cinema. Many artists have worked to create […]

Waiting on Cyberpunk 2077? Here Are More Cyberpunk Games Worth Checking Out

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Red Stewart presents more cyberpunk games to check out before Cyberpunk 2077… Is it fair to call Cyberpunk 2077 the most hyped game of 2020? Many mega AAA titles have come out in the months since this grim year began, yet none have accumulated as much hype as CD Projekt Red’s upcoming action RPG that takes a […]

Heart-Breaking Moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Red Stewart presents five heart-breaking moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe… Not everything is all quips and fun in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Big stakes means big drama and small stakes means small drama, but it all plays to the same human emotion of guilt, angst, and tragedy. No matter how you feel about these movies, […]

The Most Terrifying Psycho Performances in Cinema

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Red Stewart presents the most terrifying psycho performances in all of film… Sociopathy is a mental illness that is as repelling as it is enticing. We all live in fear of some serial killer knocking down our door, yet we cannot help but be intrigued by the roots of it all. After all, what is […]

Among Us and the Psychology, History & Math of Social Deduction Games

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CryMor Gaming presents a look into the psychological gimmicks behind certain video games…. If you have been following the gaming sector, specifically for PC games, you may have noticed a significant resurgence in popularity for an indie title called Among Us. Developed and published by InnerSloth, Among Us falls under a genre called “social deduction,” which goads […]