Author: LNieminen
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Why do people play old games?
Kristian Redhead Ahm challenges existing literature on the motivations of playing old games, also known as retrogaming. He finds out that nostalgia is not the sole reason for retrogaming.
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The Korean video game industry started from piracy
Jo investigates the early stages of South Korea’s gaming industry. He argues that pirated games and consoles functioned as South Korea’s starting point for gaming before the era of local game development.
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Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – A seasonal journey to defeat evil
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls is a journey to defeat Malthael, the Archangel of Death. The game has different types of content for new players and veterans alike.
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Hero Siege – The rebirth of the whirlwind barbarian
Hero Siege is a hack and slash RPG with loads of endgame content. I played the whirlwind barbarian to defeat my enemies with a single click of a button.
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A year in South Korea: How I fell in love with the local gaming culture – and PC Bangs
At the heart of South Korea’s gaming culture are local Internet cafés, known as PC Bangs. I studied in South Korea for one year during my bachelor’s degree, and this is my story of exploring these venues.
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Rummikub – is it all up to chance?
Rummikub is an old game that is based on skill, luck, and tiles. Is it possible to win without any luck?
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Forager – the grind never stops
Forager is a single-player open-world survival game that revolves around gathering materials, killing monsters, upgrading, and doing it all again and again. If grinding is your cup of tea, Forager is the right game for you.