A Private Investigator’s Notes
This is a retelling of a short custom tabletop roleplaying game campaign among friends.
Essays and feature articles about games and game culture. Including experimental game reviews and other unconventional freeform writings
“Humanity is dead, long live humanity”: talking with the solo designer of the Fragged TTRPG
Can there be a better galaxy when no humans remain? I talk to designer Wade Dyer about Fragged Empire and its evolution.
A Sentient Skateboard Rolls Around Middle-Earth – Roleplaying with Chat GPT
Can AI roleplay? Should all game masters of flesh and blood retire? Let's find out!
Super Mario Bros Wonder title screen
Thanks to all the ghosts – A Super Mario Bros. Wonder tale – Part 2
The final-final chapter of a ghosts' stories in Super Mario Bros Wonder
Super Mario Bros Wonder title screen
Thanks to all the ghosts – A Super Mario Bros. Wonder tale – Part 1
Ghosts' stories at Super Mario Bros Wonder. The beginning of an epic and cute saga
How to Play Elden Ring – A Cheeky Guide
Elden Ring is a difficult canvas to paint your picture on, but it is well worth prioritising experimentation and expression over mastery.
A Coffin for the Sheriff – Story of a Colt Concerto in Bang! The Dice Game
When the big gundown begins, there’s only a minute to pray, and a second to die. If you want to live... shoot!
Virtually living the life I dreamed of – What is league racing?
For many the term league racing might be unknown. The fun, yet competitive racing, lets you feel like a real racing driver.
Awesome Games Done Quick – Speedrunning for charity
Awesome Games Done Quick is an annual video game marathon event organized by Games Done Quick that raises money for charity.
A Night in Pelican Town – A Tale of Lonely Avatar
In this melancholic story set in Stardew Valley, we delve into the mind of a forgotten game character.
Chasing and running away since 1980
Have you ever wondered what is it like to be a ghost in Pac-Man?
An open world is not merely a setting, it needs to engage just like in Red Dead Redemption 2
A realistic open world that engages and interests you while also making you feel like a bystander.
Games, drinks, and tentacles – Fond memories made in Taverna
Have you been to Taverna, a board game café in Tampere? If not, take a tour with me, I’ll show you around.
Night City stroll to the Afterlife
Distant billboards, ad-screens, flashing lights and white noise. Explore the open-world of Cyberpunk 2077 in this first-person experience by taking in the ambience of Night City.
Beneath Oresa – We will find the way down, by sword, fist, or pistol.
Given how critical #PlayerChoices have become to game design, #BeneathOresa offers a #RogueLikeDeckBuilder where failing is inevitable, but survival is an exercise in finding your own confidence.
Fishing for Achievements
Achievements are a great addition to a gaming hobby, but becoming an achievement hunter can go wrong.
Marbelous Mayhem – The Marble League Phenomenon
Marble goes mano a mano against marble in this spoof of a sport event. Pick a favourite team and watch the racing commence!
Zagreus, Prince of the Underworld.
Fight your way out of the Underworld in Hades
Battle out of Hell in critically acclaimed rogue-like dungeon crawler Hades. #indie #roguelike #Hades
Cosplaying, video games and the industry: a Finnish perspective
#Cosplay has become a household known hobby during the couple of years. Cosplayers get the inspiration for their craft from a plethora of sources, such as #videogames. Has the industry marketed for cosplayers specifically, or does design have a say in what a cosplayer plays?
Balloon World Cup, a Revolutionary Sport Event
This review talks about a revolutionary sports game called Balloon World Cup, created by two famous people. We will go through some of the rules and controversies of this 2022 last edition.