The popularity of indie games cannot be overstated, but have they become so popular that they can be considered leaders of the gaming industry? In fact, they have become so popular that many video game fans prefer indie over AAA games.
Thesis by Klötz, Sebastian Stockholm University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. The main topic The text delves into the different methods that game developers…
Some players grind for glory- Others just throw money at strangers to do it for them. A look into the baffling world of gamers who pay real cash because playing the game is apparently too much work.
Barriers and inaccessible game-design are still issues in gaming – but exactly how accessible are some of the most popular games? #MostPlayed #Accessibility #GameDesign
When I enter Taverna, it is already lively for a Wednesday evening. It is a quiz night, and the person I’m here to interview – Jani Mikkonen – is hosting…
All roads lead to Rome, so what other choice does a gambling man have than to head back into the den? We discuss Roulette (a.k.a. The Devil’s Game), the love of my life. How does it work? What kind of experience should you expect when playing it? And, why does it have such an odd epithet?
Really interesting Finnish games will be released this year. When talking about upcoming game releases in 2026, most people probably have in mind GTA VI, which has been described as…
This text explores how Celeste combines psychology and game design to make struggle feel meaningful. By drawing on Jung’s ideas and the Hero’s Journey, it looks at how a difficult climb can become a gentle reflection on failure, persistence, and self-acceptance.
One secret word. One unknowing faker. Endless accusations. How this paper-slip party game #WordImpostor infiltrated #TikTok feeds. Learn its simple rules, about the new apps to play, and discover why nothing beats the old-school bowl full of papers. #PartyGames #SocialDeduction
Eight years in the making, Team Cherry’s follow-up is a worthy – if demanding – sequel #hollow knight #indie games #metroidvania
400,000 players revolted against the game Maple Story, causing a new law to mandate that the probably of random systems to be disclosed in South Korea. In this research by Park and colleagues, they highlight the importance of player activism, reflecting on the Maple Refugee incident.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a stealth-focused tactical game that came out in 2016 by German developers, Mimimi Productions. If you enjoy slow-paced games with a lot of thinking and planning, and a bit of sneaking around, in a colorful, well-designed environment of feudal Japan, this one's definitely made for you.
If you’re looking for a competitive boardgame for ages seven and up, Sonic Super Teams is worth considering even if you don’t know the franchise. #SonicTheHedgehog #Boardgame #FamilyGame
A research backed review of a LEGO kit designed entice millennials’ dearest childhood memories. But can the company keep leveraging nostalgia to sell products?
Monopoly (1935), the best known economics-themed game, was originally called ”The Landlord’s Game”, and created to be an educational tool that warns about the dangers of privately owned land. Ironically,…
Everyone dreams of winning the lottery. Few manage to, and even more spend their entire lives trying. Now, gambling disguised as mechanics is getting increasingly normalized, and soon, gaming will be synonymous with taking a risk. This article is a critique of the current state of the industry.
Trapped inside this winter? Maybe it’s time to play some good ol’ card games. I have some recommendations
Metal Eden is a fast-paced shooter that is unfortunately too expensive and too short.
The journey towards ASTRONAUTILUS’s new narrative update #game development #indie games #interview
