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alien: isolation

An astronaut cast in a green glow stands a green pane projected onto a black background. They are covertly peeking behind them, their eyes visible in the glass mask at some unknown figure, said figure's shadow fluidly creeping along the green path like ink.

Alien: Isolation and the Horror in the Sublime

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

How the video game Alien: Isolation utilizes sensory cues to keep players on edge, making sure they're always aware of the present dangers.…

March 23, 2024

An unseen figure holding a red and white ball stares down a yellow, rabbit-like creature with black-tipped ears and red dots on its cheeks. The entire world is rendered in blocks, the scene set on a hill of green grass and brown dirt, dotted with daisies and violets, a blue sky in the background. Red, pixelated hearts float above the creature, with an arrow pad and line of squares lining the bottom.

The History and Influence of Mods on Video Games

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Video game mods allow eager fans an opportunity to partake in the medium's tradition of reiteration, reimagining cult classics in new forms.…

March 5, 2024