Author: Pyry Hakala
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How are Video Game Modders Viewed by Players?
Modders are often generalized as being either good or bad, but their diversity calls for more nuanced discussion.
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A Wondrous and Deadly World – Elden Ring
Elden Ring earns its place among the Souls games with flying colors thanks to its open-ended nature, wonderful exploration, and meaty combat.
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Free-to-Play, but Feel Free to Pay – Lost Ark
Lost Ark is a fun MMO that offers a lot of activities, and even more if you have the time or the cash.
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The Most Relatable Orcs in Hollywood – Warcraft (Movie)
An average movie recommendable to fans of the franchise, with beautiful scenes and exquisite orcs.
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Rockin’ On Heaven’s Floor – Guilty Gear Strive
With a combination of a kick-ass soundtrack, a colorful cast of characters, and stylish fighting, Guilty Gear Strive rocks your socks off.
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High-speed Faction Wars in Space – Star Realms
A lightweight but addicting deck-building game with just enough decision-making to keep replayability high.
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Minigames – A Waste of Time or a Delightful Diversion?
Not all minigames are created equal, as they should not only be fun to play but also encourage the player to participate.
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The Joys of the Blade – Nioh 2
Nioh 2 offers an extremely deep combat system and many tools for experienced players to toy around with.
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Archaeological Approach to Catastrophe and Mass Migration in No Man’s Sky
An archaeologist used real-life methods to study an abandoned community of player settlements in No Man’s Sky.
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Demonic Collect-a-Thon in a World of Rubble – Shin Megami Tensei V
Shin Megami Tensei V features an extremely satisfying loop of exploration, turn-based battles, and party management at the cost of its story.
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A Heartless Husk and a Soulless Adaptation – Dragon’s Dogma (Series)
A Netflix adaptation no one asked for, Dragon’s Dogma is a dark and mediocre fantasy series that mostly fails to capture the magic of its source material.
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From Red to Green – Terraforming Mars
A large time commitment, Terraforming Mars offers a fun theme and many strategies for players that prefer personal planning over social interactions.
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Co-operative Absent-mindedness – Group Ironman in Old School RuneScape
A new game mode in Old School RuneScape encourages co-operation while retaining the relaxing flow.
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Gripping Shootouts in the Living Room – Half-Life: Alyx
A technical marvel, Half-Life: Alyx offers a meaty and polished experience unparalleled in the VR space.