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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 16h
Our monthly roundup is here, helping you catch up on this month's Archetypes articles! On the theme of Investigations we published articles on Ace Attorney, Shenmue and Strange Horticulture - check them out here: www.eteogames.com/the-monthly-round…
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The Monthly Roundup: Investigations
This month I’m delighted to welcome you back to the Eteo Archetypes newsletter! I hope you were as excited to receive our first Archetype of Volume 2 as we were to get them sent out. As we transition into autumn, cosying up with a great mystery is exactly the
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What makes a great video game investigation? Our writers for this month's theme performed some sterling detective work to find out. Read the set below: 🔗 www.eteogames.com/archetypes/#volum…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
5 Years ago today, Sable was released to the world. Creative Director @eteogreg.bsky.social reflects on the game and announces a reprint of @lostincult.co.uk's Sable Design Works. Read more: www.eteogames.com/sable-turns-...
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Sable Turns Five with a Design Works Reprint
Reflecting on the Five-Year Anniversary of Sable, and announcing a reprint of the Sable Design Works art book.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"As the stakes increase and investigations lurch further into the grievous territories of witchcraft, murder, and something altogether darker, the game's initial coziness is all but exposed as a false sense of security." 🔗 www.eteogames.com/the-psychols...
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The Psychological Strain of Seeking Order in Strange Horticulture
Strange Horticulture blends zen plant care with a sinister underlying plot - drawing conclusions about how to best manage your mental health during trying times.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Happy birthday to the Persona series, which turns 30 today! To celebrate, we're re-sharing our article on Persona 4, and its ever-changing seasonal tourist town of Inaba. www.eteogames.com/seasons-bc-in-per…
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Passing Time in Persona 4's Tourist Town
Inaba's shifting moods, schedules and seasons ask you to spend your time there wisely.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Gravity Rush 2 contains a special kind of clumsiness - the sort that "emerges from taking to a complex world at speed." 🔗 www.eteogames.com/flying-cities-ach…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Despite your best efforts, not everything in life is within your control - and the occult happenings in Strange Horticulture exemplify that. Read our third article on the theme of Investigations, written by Katie Wickens: www.eteogames.com/the-psychols...
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The Psychological Strain of Seeking Order in Strange Horticulture
Strange Horticulture blends zen plant care with a sinister underlying plot - drawing conclusions about how to best manage your mental health during trying times.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Despite your best efforts, not everything in life is within your control - and the occult happenings in Strange Horticulture exemplify that. Read our third article on the theme of Investigations, written by Katie Wickens: www.eteogames.com/the-psychols...
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The Psychological Strain of Seeking Order in Strange Horticulture
Strange Horticulture blends zen plant care with a sinister underlying plot - drawing conclusions about how to best manage your mental health during trying times.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What games are you playing at the moment? Join our Discord to chat about your favourite games, share artwork you've created... and yes, even post photos of your pets. ➡️ discord.gg/SQ9usgxC8M
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"Anyone you meet in Shenmue - the gossips standing by a phonebox, passersby walking down the street, or the storeowner behind the counter - can be questioned and potentially help your investigation." 🔗 www.eteogames.com/the-indifference-…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Shenmue's open investigation asks you to navigate intricate NPC schedules and shop opening hours, encouraging you to spend time in the community and avoid rushing through the story. Written by Matthew Reynolds, read our second article on Investigations here: www.eteogames.com/the-indiffer...
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The Indifference of Shenmue’s Schedule
Shenmue's suburbia mimics the rhythms of everyday life, with NPCs and businesses running to their own schedules - something the player must navigate when carrying out their investigation.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Shenmue's open investigation asks you to navigate intricate NPC schedules and shop opening hours, encouraging you to spend time in the community and avoid rushing through the story. Written by Matthew Reynolds, read our second article on Investigations here: www.eteogames.com/the-indiffer...
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The Indifference of Shenmue’s Schedule
Shenmue's suburbia mimics the rhythms of everyday life, with NPCs and businesses running to their own schedules - something the player must navigate when carrying out their investigation.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Our Archetypes theme this month is Investigations - which video game springs to mind for you? 🔎🕵️ Join our Discord to discuss this theme and all our articles: ➡️ discord.gg/SQ9usgxC8M
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
"In Ace Attorney... the case will involve a treasure hunt, a mythical creature that lives in a lake, a parrot as a witness and the help of a ghost. Why would you put these elements into an investigation game, knowing they make it harder to solve?" 🔗 www.eteogames.com/solving-the-...
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Japanese detective games introduce new elements surprisingly late into their plotlines, placing greater emphasis on the people and motives behind the crimes. Read our first article of Archetypes Volume 2, written by Malindy Hetfeld. www.eteogames.com/solving-the-...
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Solving the Mystery of Japanese Detective Games
The Four Act Structure sees Japanese detective games place greater emphasis on characters and their motives, asking questions beyond merely who committed the crime.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Japanese detective games introduce new elements surprisingly late into their plotlines, placing greater emphasis on the people and motives behind the crimes. Read our first article of Archetypes Volume 2, written by Malindy Hetfeld. www.eteogames.com/solving-the-...
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Solving the Mystery of Japanese Detective Games
The Four Act Structure sees Japanese detective games place greater emphasis on characters and their motives, asking questions beyond merely who committed the crime.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Today we are publishing the first article of Eteo Archetypes, Volume 2. Bringing you outstanding analysis of video game design, written by leading voices in games criticism and development - all for free. Sign up for the newsletter: www.eteogames.com
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Dead Space 2's finale presents players with the ultimate challenge: how do you kill an enemy that cannot die? 🔗 www.eteogames.com/stalked-by-surviv…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Dead Space 2's finale presents players with the ultimate challenge: how do you kill an enemy that cannot die? 🔗 www.eteogames.com/stalked-by-surviv…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Charting the evolution of chase sequences in Silent Hill, one terrifying pursuit at a time: 🔗 www.eteogames.com/a-history-of-purs…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Charting the evolution of chase sequences in Silent Hill, one terrifying pursuit at a time: 🔗 www.eteogames.com/a-history-of-purs…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
What happens when a final boss fight is actually a chase sequence? In Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, this approach is used to underscore how protagonist Cal is still a work-in-progress. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/the-impossible-fi…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
What happens when a final boss fight is actually a chase sequence? In Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, this approach is used to underscore how protagonist Cal is still a work-in-progress. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/the-impossible-fi…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood takes a light-touch, playful approach to card reading that gives free reign to the imagination. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/card-creation-and…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood takes a light-touch, playful approach to card reading that gives free reign to the imagination. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/card-creation-and…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Minigames are weaved into the narrative of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - presenting a mutltitude of non-violent ways to interact with the world beyond the game's combat. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/the-narrative-des…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Minigames are weaved into the narrative of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - presenting a mutltitude of non-violent ways to interact with the world beyond the game's combat. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/the-narrative-des…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Tucked away inside Her Story's virtual desktop, an unassuming minigame quietly brings up themes of mirroring and the uncanny. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/skeuomorphs-and-t…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Tucked away inside Her Story's virtual desktop, an unassuming minigame quietly brings up themes of mirroring and the uncanny. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/skeuomorphs-and-t…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Jet Set Radio Future unites its eclectic cast of characters through zappy beats shared over the airwaves - instilling a spirit of defiance in all who listen. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/how-radio-unites-…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Jet Set Radio Future unites its eclectic cast of characters through zappy beats shared over the airwaves - instilling a spirit of defiance in all who listen. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/how-radio-unites-…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Introduced in Fallout 3, the Pip-Boy radio brought a jaunty new sound to the wasteland, becoming a key part of the Fallout series' identity and a beloved source of nostalgia for fans. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/nostalgia-power-t…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The car and the radio are inextricably linked in GTA V. Yet beyond this, the game also speaks to the messy realities of modern-day infrastructure in the US. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/grand-theft-auto-…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Final Fantasy 7 Remake's skybox shows glimpses of distant locations that can never be reached - encouraging players to engage their imagination and world-build in their mind. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/the-rotting-pizza…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Bloodborne's skies shift and change to reflect the player's impact on the story - but perhaps some secrets are best left in the dark. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/skyboxes-the-ev-s…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Through its dull, cloudy vistas and an alien tower that dominates the horizon, Half-Life 2 builds an atmosphere of oppression that is difficult to ignore. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/skyboxes-designin…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Through its dull, cloudy vistas and an alien tower that dominates the horizon, Half-Life 2 builds an atmosphere of oppression that is difficult to ignore. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/skyboxes-designin…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
There's joy to be found in every season of Animal Crossing - even those cold and dreary winter months we might wish to skip in real life. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/rhythms-of-the-ev…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Persona 4's tourist town of Inaba runs to a strict seasonal schedule, encouraging you to use your time there wisely. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/seasons-bc-in-per…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Winter brings many hardships - but it's an essential part of the seasonal cycle in farming sim games like Harvest Moon. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/winter-and-death-…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Life above the clouds isn't all it's cracked up to be. Read our article on Apex Legends' city of Olympus, where utopian dreams fell apart in spectacular fashion. www.eteogames.com/the-doomed-floati…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Gravity Rush 2 contains a special kind of clumsiness - the sort that "emerges from taking to a complex world at speed." 🔗 www.eteogames.com/flying-cities-ach…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Enjoying the summer weather? Here's something thematically appropriate: have a read of our very first Archetypes article, exploring the blue-sky optimism of Skies of Arcadia. vist.ly/58ryb
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Our roundup newsletter on Chase Sequences is here! Read on for a recap of our articles on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Silent Hill and Dead Space 2 - plus some further recommended reading (and viewing) on the theme. www.eteogames.com/the-monthly-...
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The Monthly Roundup: Chase Sequences
Our monthly roundup for May 2026, recapping our articles on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Silent Hill and Dead Space 2.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Don't let these articles escape your attention. Catch up on our Chase Sequences theme here: vist.ly/55r2p
Promotional image highlighting chase sequences in horror games like Dead Space 2, Silent Hill, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The mood is suspenseful and adrenaline-pumping.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
"It’s an uncommon take on the traditional video game chase sequence — one which lasts however long the player themselves is willing and able to endure." Catch up on this week's Archetypes article, analysing the Ubermorph chase scene in Dead Space 2: vist.ly/55kj4
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
We've now published all our articles for Volume 1 of Eteo Archetypes! Over the last 6 months, our video game articles have covered... 🏰 Flying Cities 🍂 Seasons 🌦️ Skyboxes 📻 Radios 🕹️ Minigames 🏃‍♀️ Chase Sequences And you can read them all for free by signing up to our newsletter: www.eteogames.com
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
How do you kill something that cannot die? For our final article on Chase Sequences, @thesaintoftous.bsky.social analyses the Ubermorph chase encounter in Dead Space 2 - drawing parallels between this scene and protagonist Isaac's struggles with survivor's guilt. www.eteogames.com/stalked-by-s...
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Stalked by Survivor's Guilt in Dead Space 2
An unkillable enemy serves as an allegory for trauma in Dead Space 2.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
How do you kill something that cannot die? For our final article on Chase Sequences, @thesaintoftous.bsky.social analyses the Ubermorph chase encounter in Dead Space 2 - drawing parallels between this scene and protagonist Isaac's struggles with survivor's guilt. www.eteogames.com/stalked-by-s...
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Stalked by Survivor's Guilt in Dead Space 2
An unkillable enemy serves as an allegory for trauma in Dead Space 2.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Here's some perfect bedtime reading: unsettle yourself with this history of chase sequences in the Silent Hill games. vist.ly/54jus
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