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Morgan P

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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 GameRant 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.

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6 Wild Fan Challenges That Make Familiar Games Feel New

One of the best ways to keep going in your favorite games is to take on a fan-made challenge. Here are a few wild ones to start with.

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Every Poppy Playtime Chapter, Ranked

With the fourth chapter out, it's time to take a look at all of Poppy Playtime's existing chapters and see how each ranked up with pros and cons.

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7 Tricks Game Developers Use to Scare You

The toolbox of horror game developers is big, filled with tricks to make you scared and uneasy.

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Why I’m Still Buying Physical Games in 2026

In a digital world, buying physical game copies might seem backwards, but there are important reasons why this is still a valid choice.

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7 Things About Red Dead Redemption 2 That Have Aged Poorly

Red Dead Redemption 2 holds up brilliantly to this day, but a few of its features have aged worse than the rest.

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9 Video Games With Incredibly Long Scripts

The narrative gets deep and convoluted in these video games that sport some of the longest scripts.

5 Games Where AI Companions Are Genuinely Smarter Than Your Friends Online
5 Games Where AI Companions Are Genuinely Smarter Than Your Friends Online

These are the games where your AI companions prove to be more reliable and effective than your online friends in multiplayer and co-op.

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6 Ways Bloodborne Is Better Than Elden Ring

Bloodborne and Elden Ring are two incredible games, but the former delivers something the latter can only dream of outdoing.

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8 Most Tragic Characters In FromSoftware's Soulsborne Games, Ranked

From tragic backstories to emotional boss fights, these characters from FromSoftware's Soulsborne games will break your heart.

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8 Survival Games Where the Environment Slowly Turns Against You

The longer you spend time in these survival game worlds, the harder it will be for you to keep adapting to their hostile environments.

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6 Best Games That Started As Half-Life Mods, Ranked

These games had humble beginnings first as mere Half-Life mods, but have since grown into massive phenomena.

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9 Hitman Mechanics That Need To Be In 007 First Light

Discover how IO Interactive's Hitman mechanics could enhance the James Bond experience in 007 First Light, creating a unique and thrilling spy game.

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7 Games Where Small Decisions Snowball Into Massive Consequences

These games take narrative consequences very seriously, and even minor in-game choices can lead to devastating outcomes.

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Dungeons & Dragons: 5 Magic Items That Seem Helpful But Can Quickly Ruin Your Campaign

Be careful when using these magical items in your next Dungeons & Dragons campaign, because the drawbacks are something else.

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Creepiest Game References In Markiplier's Iron Lung Movie

Markiplier's Iron Lung movie is a great adaptation of the 2022 game, and it is filled with unsettling references to its source material.

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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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