Recent studies indicate an intriguing correlation between the emotional attachments formed with video game characters and reduced desires for parenthood among young adults. These immersive gaming ...

Cinema, at least the conventional narrative kind, has largely been built on the ebb and flow, conflict and resolution rooted in emotional characters. In a delectable and slightly subversive twist, the ...

Think your fictional villain is memorable? If they're just "evil," readers will forget them instantly. The most unforgettable antagonists use real psychological manipulation tactics—gaslighting, guilt ...

Dancing between the artists who sculpt models for CGI films and the animators who create the characters’ performances is a group of specialists called riggers. Their work is invisible, but without it, ...

Vlad Mazanko is Ukraine-based gaming enthusiast, writing about the industry since 2013 and covering everything from games and studios to movies and TV shows. He joined the Valnet family back in 2021, ...

Some of the most complex and emotional characters in video games have been featured in The Last of Us. From ruthless moral dilemmas to raw survival instincts, these characters have left you talking ...

Main characters usually get the spotlight. They power up, give the big speeches, and win the last battles. But every now and then, someone on the sidelines ends up carrying more than just support, ...

Aya Tsintziras is a freelance writer who writes about TV, movies, and has a particular interest in the horror genre. She has a Political Science degree from the University of Toronto and a Masters of ...

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. New research suggests perceived emotional support on social platforms may relate to lower ...