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Dying on Europa – Barotrauma
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This is not a realistic-looking, realistic-playing simulation: these submarines ply their trade in two dimensions in the alien waters of …

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Can My Cat Become a Gamer?
Posted On February 15, 2022 Ida Pekkala 0

Will my cat be into mobile game for cats or is he more of a traditional gamer?

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Joking Hazard – The Edgy Kid of Offensive Card Games
Posted On February 10, 2022 Pyry Keto 0

Joking Hazard joins the crowd of ever-so-popular offensive Card Games with its signature comedy elements but how well does it …

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The Diary of Savannah, The Normal Horse Zebra
Posted On February 9, 2022 TKanerva 0

My usual day on a tropical island, y’all!

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Minigames – A Waste of Time or a Delightful Diversion?
Posted On February 8, 2022 Pyry Hakala 0

Not all minigames are created equal, as they should not only be fun to play but also encourage the player …

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You’re Tearing Me Apart! Search for the Best Worst Game
Posted On January 26, 2022 Pyry Keto 0

There are many ridiculously bad video games but which one is the best at being bad?

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Different strokes for different folks – The many types of let’s plays
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Let’s players aren’t a one-size-fits-all. In what types of let’s plays are you most interested: comedic, critical, social, or perhaps …

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Arcane – The first great video game adaptation
Posted On December 31, 2021 Peitsa Leinonen 0

This series has no right to be one of the best things I have ever watched.

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Time is fleeting (and various other things), so please, have some respect for it
Posted On December 30, 2021 Aki-Petteri Meskanen 0

Do longer games respect the player’s time? Is the content contained within meaningful? This thinkpiece tries to shine light on …

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Another day in the life of Arthur Morgan
Posted On December 22, 2021 MLeppäsalo 0

Arthur Morgan is easily one of the most lovable characters in recent video game history. Red Dead Redemption 2 offers …

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A Day in the Life of a Happy Home Paradise Designer
Posted On December 17, 2021 Ida Pekkala 0

Greetings from Happy Home Paradise and welcome to a regular day of a designer. Today we designed a holiday home …

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Do we need a right to repair something that is ours?
Posted On December 7, 2021 Henry 0

Why should you buy new, if you can fix the old? Right to Repair is here to keep the ownership …

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A Guidebook for Travelling Through Post-Apocalyptic Areas in the World of Metro
Posted On December 3, 2021 Valerii Kucheba 0

Do you have a desire to look at the remains of civilization, left after the nuclear war? Follow the travel …

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Can you feel the hype?
Posted On November 30, 2021 Peitsa Leinonen 0

I must not hype. Hype is the mind killer. Hype is the little-hope that brings total disappointment. I will face …

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Everyday Humanity in the Void: Experiencing Outer Space in Elite Dangerous
Posted On November 23, 2021 Cary Mackay 0

Two books helped me discover that playing as a space trucker is more fun than I thought it’d be!

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Stranded Deep: the Water World Routine
Posted On November 12, 2021 Valerii Kucheba 0

An interesting and unique survival game option. Have you ever had a chance to experience a totally different environment, where …

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Co-operative Absent-mindedness – Group Ironman in Old School RuneScape
Posted On November 11, 2021 Pyry Hakala 0

A new game mode in Old School RuneScape encourages co-operation while retaining the relaxing flow.

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Players or payers – the ever-growing trend of microtransactions in premium games
Posted On July 1, 2021 Selja Tanskanen 0

Microtransactions have caused major controversy within gaming communities. Maximising the profit on the cost of user experience is an issue …

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Chess, an esport?
Posted On June 18, 2021 BPuha 0

Move over Fortnite – Chess is coming to the esport stage and is here to stay.

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Paying for Power: A Look Into Dead By Daylight’s Unfair Monetization
Posted On June 17, 2021 AAhonen 0

Pay-to-win is a problematic phenomenon for games where you can purchase power. This brief analysis of the monetization of Dead …

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