Essays and feature articles about games and game culture. Including experimental game reviews and other unconventional freeform writings
The game industry today is larger than it has ever been before. This also means that there is considerable money to be made in the video game industry. However, money begets money, and game development requires a lot of it. This is where “Get Funded!” comes in. #indie #funding #gamedevelopment
The Finnish Museum of Games is a place that everyone who lives in or visits Finland and loves video games should see.The versatile museum center Vapriikki in Tampere offers its…
When ancient Egyptians played Senet, they weren't just playing a board game, they were practicing for the afterlife. This 5,000-year-old game started as entertainment for pharaohs but turned into something way more serious: a way to test if the gods were on your side.
Risk of Rain 2 is a waste of time, but how bad is that? I revisit this co-operative roguelike in the light of new DLC being announced.
We don't have much time until The Game Awards 2025. So, let's sit back, relax and talk a bit about the games that have a high chance of winning this year. #TGA2025 #ClairObsecurExpedition33 #IndieGames
The Game Awards 2024 is over and the winners are announced. However, are they still following the same pattern that they were in 2023? Is game marketing more important than celebrating talent in the industry? #GameAwards #Games #Marketing #Awardceremony
Put your thinking caps on, roll some dice and let us talk about playing TTRPGs!
I travelled to Helsinki to watch League finals in a cinema, and it was worth it. #leagueoflegends #esports #community #worldfinals
With the new year having just arrived there's plenty of new games coming out soon to look forward to. But do all these new releases have you feeling more stressed than excited?
A look into the bafflingly implemented equipment system of Sony’s 2018 flagship title. #GOW #PlayStation 4 #Action #Adventure
Communication can play a great role in winning, which is why online games have several options to accommodate all kinds of players. How do players on different servers use these options?
Game jams are a fun way to try making games as a hobby, but you can learn some serious skills from game jams as well.
Discover how I utilised PowerPoint as a game-making tool. And it was rewarding.
What is an open world? The discussion in this article may lead to a design dilemma: freedom and difficulty of design.
Starting a new year as an experienced or new tabletop roleplaying game hobbyist can be a daunting task. With Dungeons and Dragons pushing strong and new systems coming out from doors and windows, what is really the best way to enjoy some dice and hallucinations with friends?
A recent study shows people value social games as important to connecting with others more highly than ever. Even after the social distancing measures during COVID-19, people are still using games as a form to connect. #SocialGames #MentalHealth #Pandemic
Hidden within a game about unpacking boxes comes some of the greatest craftsmanship in design and storytelling. Unpacking is one of the top feats of modern indie games. Let's take a look at what makes this cozy game so special. #IndieGaming #CozyGames #Unpacking
A cosplay group showed me how fun cosplaying can be!
I went to see my favourite team play live in the final of the recent CS2 event hosted in Finland.
A northern pastime, where you sit still / Waiting patiently, what a thrill