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# Unleashing Creativity: How Lua Scripting Made Ga...
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Unleashing Creativity: How Lua Scripting Made Ga...

Unleashing Creativity: How Lua Scripting Made Garry's Mod a Sandbox Phenomenon

Back in 2010, fueled by late-night energy drinks and a burning desir...

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# The Evolution of "Meet the Team": How TF2 Define...
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The Evolution of "Meet the Team": How TF2 Define...

The Evolution of "Meet the Team": How TF2 Defined Character Through Machinima

Back in 2009, the internet was a different place. YouTube was still r...

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# De_dust2: Anatomy of an FPS Icon

*Counter-Strike: Source*
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De_dust2: Anatomy of an FPS Icon

Counter-Strike: Source

De_dust2: Anatomy of an FPS Icon

Counter-Strike: Source. Those three words evoke a flood of memories – late nights, frantic comms, and the consta...

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# Left 4 Dead 2's AI Director: A Former Valve Dev'...
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Left 4 Dead 2's AI Director: A Former Valve Dev'...

Left 4 Dead 2's AI Director: A Former Valve Dev's Inside Look

Remember those Left 4 Dead 2 runs that felt like they were personally designed to b...

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# Designing Cooperation: The Iterative Design of P...
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Designing Cooperation: The Iterative Design of P...

Designing Cooperation: The Iterative Design of Portal 2's Co-op Campaign

Effective communication is paramount in cooperative puzzle games. *Portal...

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# From Sandbox to Social Deduction: The Unexpected...
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From Sandbox to Social Deduction: The Unexpected...

From Sandbox to Social Deduction: The Unexpected Reign of Trouble in Terrorist Town

Remember those early days of Garry's Mod? Before the meticulous...

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# Team Fortress 2 Competitive Whitelist: A Balanci...
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Team Fortress 2 Competitive Whitelist: A Balanci...

Team Fortress 2 Competitive Whitelist: A Balancing Act

The early days of competitive Team Fortress 2 were, to put it mildly, a Wild West. Before...

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# Half-Life 2 Physics Puzzles: Enduring Appeal and...
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Half-Life 2 Physics Puzzles: Enduring Appeal and...

Half-Life 2 Physics Puzzles: Enduring Appeal and Design Lessons

Half-Life 2 physics puzzles design remains a high point in game design, showcasin...

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# The Evolution of Surfing Maps in *Counter-Strike...
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The Evolution of Surfing Maps in *Counter-Strike...

The Evolution of Surfing Maps in Counter-Strike: Source: A Level Designer's Perspective

Surfing in Counter-Strike: Source wasn’t meant to be a...

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# The Evolution of Roleplay Servers in Garry's Mod...
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The Evolution of Roleplay Servers in Garry's Mod...

The Evolution of Roleplay Servers in Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod Roleplay Servers have come a long way since the days of basic sandbox experimentatio...

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## From Trilby to Team Captain: A Veteran's Look a...
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From Trilby to Team Captain: A Veteran's Look a...

From Trilby to Team Captain: A Veteran's Look at TF2's Cosmetic Revolution

Team Fortress 2 wasn't just a game; it was a phenomenon. And a massiv...

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# Bending Space and Minds: Analyzing Recursive Por...
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Bending Space and Minds: Analyzing Recursive Por...

Bending Space and Minds: Analyzing Recursive Portals in Portal 2 Co-op

Portal 2's cooperative campaign stands as a masterclass in puzzle game d...

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# The Silent Storyteller: Environmental Narrative...
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The Silent Storyteller: Environmental Narrative...

The Silent Storyteller: Environmental Narrative in Half-Life 2's Citadel

![Half-Life 2 Citadel interior, combine energy drain, desaturated color pa...

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## From Sandbox Chaos to Custom Classics: A Vetera...
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From Sandbox Chaos to Custom Classics: A Vetera...

From Sandbox Chaos to Custom Classics: A Veteran's Look at Garry's Mod's Game Mode Evolution

Garry's Mod. Just the name conjures up a thousand d...

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# Beyond Dust2: The Golden Age of Counter-Strike:...
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Beyond Dust2: The Golden Age of Counter-Strike:...

Beyond Dust2: The Golden Age of Counter-Strike: Source Community Maps

For those of us who poured countless hours into Counter-Strike: Source (CSS...

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## Class Warfare Evolved: How Item Unlocks Redefin...
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Class Warfare Evolved: How Item Unlocks Redefin...

Class Warfare Evolved: How Item Unlocks Redefined Team Fortress 2

Team Fortress 2. The name conjures images of chaotic battles on 2Fort, a spr...

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## The Gravity of Innovation: How *Half-Life 2*'s...
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The Gravity of Innovation: How Half-Life 2's...

The Gravity of Innovation: How Half-Life 2's Physics-Based Puzzles Still Resonate

Half-Life 2. The very name conjures images of dystopian citi...

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# From Ragdoll Chaos to Digital Cinema: A History...
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From Ragdoll Chaos to Digital Cinema: A History...

From Ragdoll Chaos to Digital Cinema: A History of Garry's Mod Machinima

Ah, Garry's Mod. Just the name conjures up memories of clipping through...

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# From Dust to Divinity: Remembering the Golden Ag...
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From Dust to Divinity: Remembering the Golden Ag...

From Dust to Divinity: Remembering the Golden Age of Counter-Strike: Source Custom Maps (2004-2008)

For many of us who cut our teeth on *Counter-...

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## From Hats to Habit: The Psychological Evolution...
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From Hats to Habit: The Psychological Evolution...

From Hats to Habit: The Psychological Evolution of Team Fortress 2's Cosmetic Economy

Team Fortress 2 (TF2), a game celebrated for its vibrant c...

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# Beyond Scripted Sequences: How *Half-Life 2*'s G...
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Beyond Scripted Sequences: How Half-Life 2's G...

Beyond Scripted Sequences: How Half-Life 2's Gravity Gun Mastered Emergent Gameplay

As a game developer with over a decade under my belt, I’ve se...

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## A Requiem for the Golden Age: Remembering the G...
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A Requiem for the Golden Age: Remembering the G...

A Requiem for the Golden Age: Remembering the Glory Days of Garry's Mod Addons

Garry's Mod. The name itself conjures images of chaotic sandbox exp...

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## Dust, Cobblestone, and Hostages: A Rogue Analys...
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Dust, Cobblestone, and Hostages: A Rogue Analys...

Dust, Cobblestone, and Hostages: A Rogue Analysis of CS:Source Map Design

Counter-Strike: Source. Just the name conjures up memories of furious...

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# Beyond the Gibs: Unearthing *Team Fortress 2*'s...
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Beyond the Gibs: Unearthing Team Fortress 2's...

Beyond the Gibs: Unearthing Team Fortress 2's Hidden Narrative Through Environmental Storytelling

I'll admit it. When Team Fortress 2 first lau...

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# Through the Gravity Gun: A QA Veteran's Look at...
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Through the Gravity Gun: A QA Veteran's Look at...

Through the Gravity Gun: A QA Veteran's Look at Half-Life 2's Physics Revolution

Half-Life 2 wasn't just a game; it was a seismic shift in firs...

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# From Prop Hunt Prodigy to Pen Tester: How Garry'...
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From Prop Hunt Prodigy to Pen Tester: How Garry'...

From Prop Hunt Prodigy to Pen Tester: How Garry's Mod Prepared Me for a Career in Cybersecurity

I recently bypassed multi-factor authentication on...

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# Beyond the Bunny Hop: How *Counter-Strike: Sourc...
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Beyond the Bunny Hop: How *Counter-Strike: Sourc...

Beyond the Bunny Hop: How Counter-Strike: Source Surf Maps Trained Counter-Strike 2 Esports Strategists

As a Counter-Strike 2 esports coach,...

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# Meet the Team: How Valve's Animated Shorts Revol...
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Meet the Team: How Valve's Animated Shorts Revol...

Meet the Team: How Valve's Animated Shorts Revolutionized Character Development in Team Fortress 2

When Team Fortress 2 dropped, let's just say the...

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## The Dark Side of DarkRP: When Roleplay Turns Ro...
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The Dark Side of DarkRP: When Roleplay Turns Ro...

The Dark Side of DarkRP: When Roleplay Turns Rotten

DarkRP. For many, the name conjures up images of hilarious roleplaying scenarios, emergent sto...

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## The Unseen Hand: How Left 4 Dead 2's Director A...
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The Unseen Hand: How Left 4 Dead 2's Director A...

The Unseen Hand: How Left 4 Dead 2's Director AI Revolutionized Dynamic Gameplay

I'll never forget my first time playing "Dead Center" in *Left 4...

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## Beyond the Gunfight: How Counter-Strike: Source...
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Beyond the Gunfight: How Counter-Strike: Source...

Beyond the Gunfight: How Counter-Strike: Source Surfing Became a Physics-Defying Art Form

I remember joining a random Counter-Strike: Source ser...

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# From Trinkets to Treasure: Inside the Bizarre Wo...
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From Trinkets to Treasure: Inside the Bizarre Wo...

From Trinkets to Treasure: Inside the Bizarre World of TF2 Hats and its Player-Driven Economy

Remember that first time you saw a Team Fortress 2...

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# Garry's Mod: From Physics Playground to Machinim...
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Garry's Mod: From Physics Playground to Machinim...

Garry's Mod: From Physics Playground to Machinima Powerhouse - The "Full Life Consequences" Legacy

I remember spending more time trying to get a Co...

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## *Deus Ex*: A Cyberpunk Prophecy Fulfilled, and...
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Deus Ex: A Cyberpunk Prophecy Fulfilled, and...

Deus Ex: A Cyberpunk Prophecy Fulfilled, and a Bar Unmatched

Twenty-four years. A lifetime in gaming. Yet, the echoes of Deus Ex (2000) still...

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# From Glitch to Glory: A Level Designer's Look at...
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From Glitch to Glory: A Level Designer's Look at...

From Glitch to Glory: A Level Designer's Look at Surfing in Counter-Strike: Source

Back in the day, seeing someone seemingly float across the map...

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# Leveling Up Character: The Enduring Legacy of *T...
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Leveling Up Character: The Enduring Legacy of *T...

Leveling Up Character: The Enduring Legacy of Team Fortress 2's "Meet the Team"

The "Meet the Team" series for Team Fortress 2 wasn't just a co...

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## The AI Director: How *Left 4 Dead 2*'s Adaptive...
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The AI Director: How Left 4 Dead 2's Adaptive...

The AI Director: How Left 4 Dead 2's Adaptive AI Changed the Game

Left 4 Dead 2 isn't just a zombie shooter; it's a masterclass in emergent ga...

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# From Ragdolls to Roleplay: The Enduring Legacy o...
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From Ragdolls to Roleplay: The Enduring Legacy o...

From Ragdolls to Roleplay: The Enduring Legacy of GMod's User-Generated Content

Garry's Mod. Just the name conjures up a kaleidoscope of memories...

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## Dust, Smoke, and Steel: A Veteran's Look at CS:...
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Dust, Smoke, and Steel: A Veteran's Look at CS:...

Dust, Smoke, and Steel: A Veteran's Look at CS:S Map Evolution

For those of us who cut our teeth on the original Counter-Strike, transitioning t...

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# Enduring Chaos: Deconstructing *Team Fortress 2*...
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Enduring Chaos: Deconstructing Team Fortress 2...

Enduring Chaos: Deconstructing Team Fortress 2's Timeless Class-Based Combat

Team Fortress 2. Even now, years after its release, the name conju...

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# Beyond Bullets: How Half-Life 2's Gravity Gun Re...
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Beyond Bullets: How Half-Life 2's Gravity Gun Re...

Beyond Bullets: How Half-Life 2's Gravity Gun Revolutionized Game Design

Half-Life 2. Even the name conjures images of a dystopian City 17, Combi...

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## Garry's Mod: Where Physics and LUA Collide to C...
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Garry's Mod: Where Physics and LUA Collide to C...

Garry's Mod: Where Physics and LUA Collide to Create Gaming Gold Garry's Mod (often shortened to GMod) isn't just a game; it's a digital playgrou...

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# The Silent Storyteller: Unpacking Environmental...
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The Silent Storyteller: Unpacking Environmental...

The Silent Storyteller: Unpacking Environmental Narrative in Portal Portal, Valve's deceptively simple puzzle platformer, is a masterclass in en...

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# Bending Reality: A Deep Dive into Half-Life 2's...
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Bending Reality: A Deep Dive into Half-Life 2's...

Bending Reality: A Deep Dive into Half-Life 2's Groundbreaking Physics Engine

Half-Life 2. The name alone evokes memories of headcrabs, Combine opp...

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# Decoding the Void: Exploring the Hidden Lore of...
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Decoding the Void: Exploring the Hidden Lore of...

Decoding the Void: Exploring the Hidden Lore of Garry's Mod's gm_construct

Garry's Mod. The name alone conjures up images of chaotic ragdoll physic...

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## The Gravity Gun: More Than Just a Weapon in Hal...
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The Gravity Gun: More Than Just a Weapon in Hal...

The Gravity Gun: More Than Just a Weapon in Half-Life 2

The Half-Life series, developed by Valve Corporation, stands as a monumental achievement...

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# From Hats to Riches: A Deep Dive into Team Fortr...
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From Hats to Riches: A Deep Dive into Team Fortr...

From Hats to Riches: A Deep Dive into Team Fortress 2's Cosmetic Kingdom

Team Fortress 2. The name conjures images of frantic firefights, quirky ch...

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## Ravenholm's Dark Secret: The *Half-Life 2* Leve...
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Ravenholm's Dark Secret: The Half-Life 2 Leve...

Ravenholm's Dark Secret: The Half-Life 2 Level That Almost Wasn't

We've all been there, creeping through the claustrophobic, zombie-infested str...

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# Beyond the Battlefield: Deconstructing *Titanfal...
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Beyond the Battlefield: Deconstructing *Titanfal...

Beyond the Battlefield: Deconstructing Titanfall 2's Revolutionary Movement System

For us PC gaming diehards, the Source engine isn't just a plat...

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# Decoding Ravenholm: How *Half-Life 2*'s Scariest...
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Decoding Ravenholm: How Half-Life 2's Scariest...

Decoding Ravenholm: How Half-Life 2's Scariest Chapter Redefined Source Engine Horror

Alright, fellow Source Engine devotees, gather 'round. Toda...

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## Garry's Mod: The Little Engine That Could (And...
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Garry's Mod: The Little Engine That Could (And...

Garry's Mod: The Little Engine That Could (And Did) Revolutionize Source Engine Modding

Garry's Mod. The name itself conjures a thousand different...

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