Vampire Therapist asks: Can a game really teach the basics of therapy?

Of all the places I expected to learn fundamental lessons about therapy, playing a game about vampire therapists wasn’t one of them. Yet I did, and now I wonder why I ruled out such a possibility in the first place. Games have a unique power in their interactivity that is perfect for education (although I’ve … Read more

Review: V Rising (PS5) – Addictive vampire RPG fits somewhat awkwardly on console

Subscribe to Push Square at YouTube146k Already a hit on PC thanks to early access, V Rising will release on PS5 once version 1.0 arrives. This is an isometric action RPG similar to Diablo, but instead of focusing on loot, this blood-sucking adventure emphasizes crafting and building. It’s an enjoyable mix of genres, but it’s … Read more

‘Vampire stars’ explode after eating too much – AI could help reveal why

A white orb is in the center. To the right, there

Scientists have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand why some dead stellar remnants called white dwarf stars explode. These energetic explosions, called Type Ia supernovae, could be responsible for forging heavy elements and spreading them throughout the cosmos. It is these elements that could become the building blocks of future stars, planets or … Read more