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Read more about the article Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley – A Decidedly Unexciting Tune

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley – A Decidedly Unexciting Tune

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:April 9, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

It's not every day we get a real Moomin game, but is it worth singing praises?

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Read more about the article A Frozen Lake Whereupon / Something Fishy Is Going On – A ProPilkki 2 Poem

A Frozen Lake Whereupon / Something Fishy Is Going On – A ProPilkki 2 Poem

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:March 4, 2024
  • Post category:Features/Game Reviews

A northern pastime, where you sit still / Waiting patiently, what a thrill

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Read more about the article “Historically and Geographically Incorrect” – Colonialism and Board Games

“Historically and Geographically Incorrect” – Colonialism and Board Games

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:March 1, 2024
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Board games with colonialist themes as the focus of online discussions

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Read more about the article Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest – More Fun Than a Barrel of Monkeys!

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest – More Fun Than a Barrel of Monkeys!

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:February 28, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

As a child, I was bananas about DKC 2. Now as a man-child, I'm revisiting it to see if the magic is still there.

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Read more about the article A Sentient Skateboard Rolls Around Middle-Earth – Roleplaying with Chat GPT

A Sentient Skateboard Rolls Around Middle-Earth – Roleplaying with Chat GPT

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:January 20, 2024
  • Post category:Features

Can AI roleplay? Should all game masters of flesh and blood retire? Let's find out!

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Read more about the article Not Quite Tetrapod Tinder – The Feathery Flirts of Hatoful Boyfriend

Not Quite Tetrapod Tinder – The Feathery Flirts of Hatoful Boyfriend

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:December 18, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Are you ready to be swayed and wooed by pigeons? To build a nest with that special someone? Now’s your chance!

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Read more about the article A Coffin for the Sheriff – Story of a Colt Concerto in Bang! The Dice Game

A Coffin for the Sheriff – Story of a Colt Concerto in Bang! The Dice Game

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:December 15, 2023
  • Post category:Features

When the big gundown begins, there’s only a minute to pray, and a second to die. If you want to live... shoot!

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Read more about the article Exploring On Their Own – The Value of Implicit Video Game Tutorials

Exploring On Their Own – The Value of Implicit Video Game Tutorials

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:December 11, 2023
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Giving players freedom to roam can be more beneficial than holding their hand too much.

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Read more about the article Scoring With Dice – The Two-Player Football Duel of Tooor!

Scoring With Dice – The Two-Player Football Duel of Tooor!

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:November 30, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Two managers resolve who can lead their team to victory in this small boardgame about football. Will luck be on your side, can players control their emotions? Are you The Special One?

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Read more about the article Marbelous Mayhem – The Marble League Phenomenon

Marbelous Mayhem – The Marble League Phenomenon

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:November 28, 2023
  • Post category:Features/Game-related media

Marble goes mano a mano against marble in this spoof of a sport event. Pick a favourite team and watch the racing commence!

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Read more about the article Eric the Unready – Medieval shenanigans never felt so… wordy

Eric the Unready – Medieval shenanigans never felt so… wordy

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:November 20, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Hearken, thou reader, and heed! When other #medieval knights are questing for a grail of supposed holiness, 'tis upon thee to... keep out of their way. Yet might there perchance be an #adventure fraught with #humor lurking just around yonder corner?

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