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From the apocalypse to the environment: the latest in gaming

Dispatches from columnist Tom Faber on the discussion points and themes dominating video games

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Why do games bring out the urge to collect?
With its trophies and targets, gaming taps into a deep human need to acquire
On a quest for games that deliver true terror
Gaming offers plenty of horror titles, but how many of them are properly scary?
The sneaky appeal of stealth games
Hitman 3 is the latest addition to a genre that rewards strategy and smartness
Does the end of the world have to be grim?
Post-apocalyptic games are often bleak and colourless, but some have bucked the trend
Invented languages: from Tolkien and Star Trek to Assassin’s Creed
‘Conlangs’ are essential for world-building in fantasy and sci-fi — and fans can spend years translating them
Do games have a role to play in saving the planet?
More titles are tackling environmental themes, while companies are finally waking up to their carbon footprint

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