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Horror in Video Games: Fear, Immersion, and the Psychological Thrill

Contributor Cassandra Gray, an HSWG content creator, DNID major at the University of Pittsburgh, and lover of horror, explores the genre's psychological effects on video games and how these immersive experiences evoke fear through mechanics, narrative, and atmosphere. She also explores the growing trend of VR horror experiences and examines how these technologies reshape the genre and influence players on deeper levels.