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The Anatomy of Videogames: A Primer

  Videogames are easily one of the most rapidly evolved mediums in existence—in the span of just a few decades, they have repeatedly raised and broke the bar of their own limits, in every single aspect. Innovative gameplay mechanics, engaging storylines, immersive level designs and above all, the fusion of all of these different elements into something exponentially more—an experience that moves the player from both inside and out—videogames have achieved this more than enough times already. It seems that this medium has literally become the most potent translator of human imagination, and yes, it’s more impressive than it sounds like. So I don’t think videogames have anything more to prove—they already outdid themselves way too many times and created a niche culture that’s as unique as itself. It may sound cliché but videogames are just made of win. But after all these decades of collective experience and gameplays, there are certain traits or charact