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Read more about the article Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Review (PC)
The old gang returns

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Review (PC)

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:March 28, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Bigger and badder, this Wolfenstein sequel expands on its predecessor

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Read more about the article Just War: Ethical Issues Surrounding Warfare
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Just War: Ethical Issues Surrounding Warfare

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:March 19, 2018
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Zagal’s article focuses on some of the different ways that war is represented and portrayed in videogames

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Read more about the article Ironman Requires Iron Will
Your favourite heroes ready to kick some alien buttocks once again!

Ironman Requires Iron Will

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:March 16, 2018
  • Post category:Features

Introducing the mode that transforms xcom from just a game to an experience analogous to life.

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Read more about the article Wolfenstein: The New Order Review (PC)

Wolfenstein: The New Order Review (PC)

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:March 9, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Wolfenstein is back, and means business

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Read more about the article At a Loss for Words: Boggle review

At a Loss for Words: Boggle review

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:March 8, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Simple yet challenging, this game boggles the mind in a good way

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Read more about the article Breaking Illusions
Illusion master.

Breaking Illusions

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:February 27, 2018
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Challenging the concept of immersion, flow and presence

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Read more about the article The Emancipated Player Creates Meaning and Enjoys the Game
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The Emancipated Player Creates Meaning and Enjoys the Game

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:February 21, 2018
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Introducing an open-minded and critical player type Different players enjoy different things in video games, but a certain type of player actively strives to create meaning and wants to experience…

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Read more about the article Greed Playing in LoL – Winning at All Costs
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Greed Playing in LoL – Winning at All Costs

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:February 12, 2018
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

  Subversion of the meta in League of Legends: innovation or a punishable act? In his article, Scott Donaldson examines the relationships between player community norms and developer-created rules of…

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Read more about the article Sidetracking: A Rant on Optional Missions
You'll never know what you're getting into when accepting a contract. (screenshot, Witcher 3)

Sidetracking: A Rant on Optional Missions

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:January 29, 2018
  • Post category:Features

The struggle to find meaningful experiences amongst a sea of fetch quests “Can you help me find my sword? I dropped it in a cave while I was searching for…

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Read more about the article The Game That Started It All – Assassin’s Creed Review (PC)
Still got the looks!

The Game That Started It All – Assassin’s Creed Review (PC)

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:December 20, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Assassin's Creed has stood the test of time

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Read more about the article Does violent gameplay lead to aggressive behavior?

Does violent gameplay lead to aggressive behavior?

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:November 27, 2017
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

In his article, Grant Tavinor deconstructs the meaning of aggressive behavior and the fictional nature of videogames

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Read more about the article Quest for More Sophisticated Approach to Morality
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Quest for More Sophisticated Approach to Morality

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:November 24, 2017
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

 Paragon or Renegade? When designing a game with complex moral themes, shades of grey trump black and white

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Read more about the article Total War: Warhammer review

Total War: Warhammer review

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:October 24, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Feel the Old World of Warhammer come to life in this beautifully crafted RTS

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Read more about the article Beasts of Balance Review
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Beasts of Balance Review

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:October 22, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

The digital tabletop hybrid game Beasts of Balance takes the best of both worlds, introducing a modern take to a classic concept.

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