Nicole Carpenter
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Why schools in horror games are so creepy
By Nicole Carpenter published
Student body Movies from Carrie to Ginger Snaps have exploited the potential for school to be scary, and so have games.
Bully fans are desperate for a sequel
By Nicole Carpenter published
Slow times Easter eggs and leaks have the subreddit in a frenzy. What is it about the high school classic that makes fans so eager?
Gamers with godlike reflexes are racing to break world records in this rhythm game
By Nicole Carpenter published
Osu! Last week, a 15-year-old broke a score barrier previously thought impossible. Within 24 hours, another player set the record.
From Counter-Strike 1.6 pro to DreamHack COO, the rise of Anna Nordlander
By Nicole Carpenter published
Bullseye When aNNa started in esports, there was no money. Players slept on the floor. Today she helps run multimillion dollar tournaments.
Despite losing the spotlight to Fortnite, PUBG is still thriving in 2019
By Nicole Carpenter published
Checkup PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has long lost the spotlight to Fortnite, and yet it's still in the best shape of its life.
The ethics of smurfing
By Nicole Carpenter published
Got the Blues? Why players smurf, and what developers are doing about it.
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