Plot armor is the quiet promise that some people will make it home. Every cliff, curse, or cosmic laser bends just enough so the story can keep its favorite face on screen. Viewers shout at the ...

For many video game characters, the threat of death lends some tension to the events of a story. While it is often assumed that the main character must survive to the end of the game, this is not ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. The power of friendship miraculously saves Final Fantasy protagonists ...

Louis Kemner combines his love of creative writing with his passion for anime to craft some of the most compelling anime articles on the 'net. He's also a total gamer who has two decades of Magic: The ...

Video game narratives don't always make sense. Sometimes, plot armor gets activated, leading to some wildly ridiculous moments. For many video game characters, the threat of death lends some tension ...