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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 Pinder

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 academic publication is ‘Negotiating Anthropocentrism and Ecologies in Cozy Games’ for Replay: The Polish Journal of Game studies.

 

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.

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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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7 Weirdest Simulator Games On Steam, Ranked

These are some of the most bizarre simulator games you can play on Steam.

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6 Creepy Games To Trigger Pareidolia

These games play on the human tendency to see faces and other patterns in their surroundings, using it to send shivers down players' spines.

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6 Best Mobile Trivia Games

Fans of quizzes and intellectual games should take a look at these fantastic mobile trivia titles.

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Poppy Playtime Chapter 4: Every VHS Tape In Order

There are 18 VHS tapes spread throughout Poppy Playtime Chapter 4. Here's where players can find each of them.

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9 Interesting Poppy Playtime Theories

Following the launch of Poppy Playtime Chapter 4, players are taking to the web and creating some fascinating fan theories about the game's story.

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Best Poppy Playtime Characters, Ranked

Poppy Playtime has a colorful cast of characters, some of whom stand out from the rest.

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