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Read more about the article Time to Get Rolling – The Katamari Is Back in HD in Katamari Damacy REROLL

Time to Get Rolling – The Katamari Is Back in HD in Katamari Damacy REROLL

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:April 18, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

The stars in the sky have vanished and now it is up to you to roll up some junk as a replacement!

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Read more about the article Bowser’s Fury: Mad Dad Spat at Cat-Clad Man at Lake Lapcat

Bowser’s Fury: Mad Dad Spat at Cat-Clad Man at Lake Lapcat

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:April 8, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Transform Super Mario into Giga Cat Mario and catfight Bowser into his senses in this pawesome game!

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Read more about the article Twitch streaming and its affordances

Twitch streaming and its affordances

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:March 31, 2021
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Streaming Video Games on Twitch has Affordances for accruing wealth and fame.

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Read more about the article European Speedrunner Assembly Plays Games for Fun and Charity!

European Speedrunner Assembly Plays Games for Fun and Charity!

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:March 12, 2021
  • Post category:Features

From silly to serious ESA Marathon provides great videogame speedrunning entertainment for charity !

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Read more about the article Player Views on Artificial Intelligence in The Game Alien: Isolation

Player Views on Artificial Intelligence in The Game Alien: Isolation

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:February 8, 2021
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

A new study peers into what players of Alien Isolation think about its AI. Are you a simulationist or an experientialist?

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Read more about the article With Super Mario Legos, Play Is FUNdamental!
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With Super Mario Legos, Play Is FUNdamental!

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:December 4, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

The Super Mario Lego set is an interactive toy that brings joy of play whether you are a young child or an old child.

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Read more about the article Baal, Baal, Baal – I’m looting for a good time

Baal, Baal, Baal – I’m looting for a good time

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:November 8, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction is still after 20 years a great way to spend your Friday evenings. Hack away through hordes of demons for some relaxation, for thrills, try hardcore! Either way, do not forget to pick up the loot!

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Read more about the article Speedrunning – To Destroy is to Transform 

Speedrunning – To Destroy is to Transform 

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:August 14, 2020
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

A study on speedrunning a zombie game, Left 4 Dead, counters the view of the practice as only game-breaking to that of a generative process which can provide new aspects for the narrative of the game. 

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Read more about the article Music Matters When It Comes to Flow

Music Matters When It Comes to Flow

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:August 9, 2020
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Generative music in games affect the flow experience of gameplay sessions which may be beneficial in game design.

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Read more about the article Gwent – A review of the Nilfgaardian Empire and Northern Realms decks

Gwent – A review of the Nilfgaardian Empire and Northern Realms decks

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:March 22, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Gwent is a wonderful limited edition collectible for any The Witcher fan. It is a great strategic card game for non-fans as well.

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Read more about the article Once Upon a Time in Yoshi’s Island – A Yoshi’s Crafted World review
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Once Upon a Time in Yoshi’s Island – A Yoshi’s Crafted World review

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:January 18, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

De-stress with Yoshi’s Crafted World – one of the cutest games there is!

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Read more about the article 77 Kivaa Kysymystä ja Vekkulia Vastausta – Review of An Old Finnish Card Game
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77 Kivaa Kysymystä ja Vekkulia Vastausta – Review of An Old Finnish Card Game

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:December 15, 2019
  • Post category:Game Reviews

77 Kivaa Kysymystä ja Vekkulia Vastausta, which roughly translates into 77 Nice Questions and Mischievous Answers, takes you to a nostalgia trip even if you haven’t played it before.

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Read more about the article Sugoi – A Piece of Japanese Gaming Culture in Helsinki
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Sugoi – A Piece of Japanese Gaming Culture in Helsinki

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:November 29, 2019
  • Post category:Features

Sugoi offers an all-you-can-eat Japanese arcade game buffet for a nice price!

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Read more about the article One Triple Triad to Go, Please! – A Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Review
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One Triple Triad to Go, Please! – A Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Review

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:November 14, 2019
  • Post category:Game Reviews

FinalFantasyVIIIRemastered offers wonderful tools to better optimize your grinding needs!

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