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“Humanity is dead, long live humanity”: talking with the solo designer of the Fragged TTRPG
Posted On February 4, 2024 Juan Belío Boquera 0

Can there be a better galaxy when no humans remain? I talk to designer Wade Dyer about Fragged Empire and …

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A Sentient Skateboard Rolls Around Middle-Earth – Roleplaying with Chat GPT
Posted On January 20, 2024 Tuukka Hämäläinen 0

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

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Thanks to all the ghosts – A Super Mario Bros. Wonder tale – Part 2
Posted On December 18, 2023 Gustavo Moreira Kares 0

The final-final chapter of a ghosts' stories in Super Mario Bros Wonder

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Thanks to all the ghosts – A Super Mario Bros. Wonder tale – Part 1
Posted On December 18, 2023 Gustavo Moreira Kares 0

Ghosts' stories at Super Mario Bros Wonder. The beginning of an epic and cute saga

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How to Play Elden Ring – A Cheeky Guide
Posted On December 17, 2023 Uriel Nyffenegger 0

Elden Ring is a difficult canvas to paint your picture on, but it is well worth prioritising experimentation and expression …

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A Coffin for the Sheriff – Story of a Colt Concerto in Bang! The Dice Game
Posted On December 15, 2023 Tuukka Hämäläinen 0

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

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Virtually living the life I dreamed of – What is league racing?
Posted On December 15, 2023 Patrik Oksanen 0

For many the term league racing might be unknown. The fun, yet competitive racing, lets you feel like a real …

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Awesome Games Done Quick – Speedrunning for charity
Posted On December 15, 2023 Veikko Juntunen 0

Awesome Games Done Quick is an annual video game marathon event organized by Games Done Quick that raises money for …

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A Night in Pelican Town – A Tale of Lonely Avatar
Posted On December 11, 2023 Annika Heikkinen 0

In this melancholic story set in Stardew Valley, we delve into the mind of a forgotten game character.

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Chasing and running away since 1980
Posted On December 10, 2023 Jenni Jokinen 0

Have you ever wondered what is it like to be a ghost in Pac-Man?

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An open world is not merely a setting, it needs to engage just like in Red Dead Redemption 2
Posted On December 9, 2023 Karoliina Kotilainen 0

A realistic open world that engages and interests you while also making you feel like a bystander.

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Games, drinks, and tentacles – Fond memories made in Taverna
Posted On December 8, 2023 Jenni Jokinen 0

Have you been to Taverna, a board game café in Tampere? If not, take a tour with me, I’ll show …

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Night City stroll to the Afterlife
Posted On December 7, 2023 Max Solala 0

Distant billboards, ad-screens, flashing lights and white noise. Explore the open-world of Cyberpunk 2077 in this first-person experience by taking …

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Beneath Oresa – We will find the way down, by sword, fist, or pistol.
Posted On December 7, 2023 Juan Belío Boquera 0

Given how critical #PlayerChoices have become to game design, #BeneathOresa offers a #RogueLikeDeckBuilder where failing is inevitable, but survival is …

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Fishing for Achievements
Posted On December 6, 2023 Janette Mäkinen 0

Achievements are a great addition to a gaming hobby, but becoming an achievement hunter can go wrong.

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Marbelous Mayhem – The Marble League Phenomenon
Posted On November 28, 2023 Tuukka Hämäläinen 0

Marble goes mano a mano against marble in this spoof of a sport event. Pick a favourite team and watch …

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Fight your way out of the Underworld in Hades
Posted On November 23, 2023 Veikko Juntunen 0

Battle out of Hell in critically acclaimed rogue-like dungeon crawler Hades. #indie #roguelike #Hades

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Cosplaying, video games and the industry: a Finnish perspective
Posted On December 18, 2022 Essi Hautala 0

#Cosplay has become a household known hobby during the couple of years. Cosplayers get the inspiration for their craft from …

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Balloon World Cup, a Revolutionary Sport Event
Posted On December 15, 2022 Vicki Viana Calvo 0

This review talks about a revolutionary sports game called Balloon World Cup, created by two famous people. We will go …

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Monopoly: It is fun to be rich! Or, is it?
Posted On December 7, 2022 Mdshawon Saurov 0

Want to be rich, buy properties and collect rents? You win if you make one of your opponents bankrupt, but …

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