Nguyen Xuan Chinh
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The Slide
The last thing Elias Thorne heard was the sound of a ceramic mug shattering against the hardwood floor. It was his favorite mug, the one with the chipped rim that he’d bought in a dusty market in Marrakesh thirty years ago. Then came the crushing pressure in his chest, like a grand piano dropped from a great height, followed by a silence so absolute it felt like a texture.
By Nguyen Xuan Chinh14 days ago in Fiction
The short king revelation: Why I spent 2025 obsessing over video game height
I don’t mean that in a professional or emotional sense, but quite literally: I spent the entire year weirdly fixated on the verticality of video game characters. This obsession began with an innocuous but startling revelation from a YouTube investigation by the FromSoftware savant Zullie the Witch. The finding? Apart from the cast of Elden Ring: Nightreign, every single FromSoftware protagonist stands exactly 5 feet 7 inches tall.
By Nguyen Xuan Chinh16 days ago in Gamers
Star Citizen poised to shatter records with projected $1 billion crowdfunding milestone
While the broader industry focuses on the anticipated release of titles like Grand Theft Auto 6, a different narrative is unfolding within the niche, high-fidelity sector of space simulation. Star Citizen, the ambitious and perpetually developing title from Roberts Space Industries (RSI), is on a mathematical trajectory to surpass $1 billion in player funding next year, a figure that highlights the project’s unprecedented economic resilience even as questions regarding its completion persist.
By Nguyen Xuan Chinh17 days ago in Gamers
The phantom premiere: Why did Netflix bury Dolph Lundgren’s 'Witcher' spinoff?
Platforms typically leverage established franchises with aggressive marketing campaigns, global press tours, and algorithm-dominating trailers. It is, therefore, a matter of significant industry confusion that Netflix has seemingly "stealth dropped" a feature-length entry in one of its most valuable properties.
By Nguyen Xuan Chinh17 days ago in Gamers
The ‘death zone’: How 2025 became a tactical nightmare for game developers
For decades, major publishers operated with a simple strategy: heavy hitters were deployed in the "golden quarter" leading up to the holiday season, capitalizing on the lucrative gift-giving rush. Conversely, mid-tier studios and independent developers populated the quieter months, avoiding the summer doldrums under the assumption that consumers would be outdoors rather than in front of screens.
By Nguyen Xuan Chinh18 days ago in Gamers
Top 5 Nintendo Switch 2 games releasing in January 2026: The ultimate guide
The narrative surrounding Nintendo consoles has shifted dramatically over the last decade. While the Wii U generation struggled to retain external developers, the Nintendo Switch 2 is proving that the Japanese gaming giant has fully secured its third-party relationships. Following a wildly successful launch year in 2025, the console is entering 2026 with incredible momentum.
By Nguyen Xuan Chinh18 days ago in Gamers
Is Half-Life 3 the secret weapon behind the upcoming Steam Machine release?
As the final weeks of 2025 fade away, the video game industry finds itself once again consumed by its most enduring mystery. The speculation surrounding the return of the legendary Half-Life franchise has ignited with renewed intensity, driven by fresh reports suggesting that developer Valve is orchestrating a highly ambitious strategy for the coming year. According to emerging details from industry insiders, the long-rumored Half-Life 3 is not merely in development but is being positioned as the heavy artillery intended to secure the success of a next-generation Steam Machine.
By Nguyen Xuan Chinh27 days ago in Gamers
