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Simulation games have a unique way of pulling us into worlds that mirror — and sometimes outdo — real life. Whether it’s managing a medieval dynasty, building a factory, or piloting a spaceship, they ...

For many, picking up a controller at the end of a long day to neutralize some zombies or take on a side quest with a fairy is a way to unwind and escape from the demands of work. But it might also ...

Some simulation and management games feel like work — with spreadsheets, resource tracking, and intricate systems — yet players can’t get enough. From building sprawling factories in Factorio to ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Simulation games are a blast to play, and players love how the most ...

This series of Playable Futures articles considers how the design, technology, people, and theory of video games are informing and influencing the wider world. For this series' final entry, we're ...

Do you ever find yourself taking a sneaky few minutes out of your work day to play a game on your phone? You might try and solve the day’s Wordle – and you wouldn’t be alone. American players rack up ...

Elena Chapella (She/Her) is a current Writer for DualShockers, formerly an award-winning journalist for local news stations and newspapers in central Indiana. Elena is passionate about writing, ...

Originally from the UK Anthony is an avid reader and writer, now based in Finland. He graduated from the University of Nottingham with a BA in German with Dutch Studies and spent a semester each in ...