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Read more about the article Why do people play old games?

Why do people play old games?

  • Post author:LNieminen
  • Post published:March 6, 2021
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

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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Read more about the article The Korean video game industry started from piracy

The Korean video game industry started from piracy

  • Post author:LNieminen
  • Post published:February 25, 2021
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

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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Read more about the article Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – A seasonal journey to defeat evil

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – A seasonal journey to defeat evil

  • Post author:LNieminen
  • Post published:January 1, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

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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Read more about the article Hero Siege – The rebirth of the whirlwind barbarian

Hero Siege – The rebirth of the whirlwind barbarian

  • Post author:LNieminen
  • Post published:December 20, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

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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Read more about the article A year in South Korea: How I fell in love with the local gaming culture – and PC Bangs

A year in South Korea: How I fell in love with the local gaming culture – and PC Bangs

  • Post author:LNieminen
  • Post published:December 2, 2020
  • Post category:Features

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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Read more about the article Rummikub – is it all up to chance?

Rummikub – is it all up to chance?

  • Post author:LNieminen
  • Post published:November 17, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

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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Read more about the article Forager – the grind never stops

Forager – the grind never stops

  • Post author:LNieminen
  • Post published:November 12, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

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.

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