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The Case of Excessive Realism in Games
Posted On August 1, 2020 Markus Kämäräinen 0

Games seek to be more and more realistic both graphically and gameplay-wise. Usually, authenticity enhances immersion. However, in some cases, …

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Coping with social distancing: is hosting a party in Habbo the answer? 
Posted On May 7, 2020 Erika Mäkelä 0

Should we all be flocking back to Habbo as social distancing requires us to stay home?

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Are Battle Royale Games Only Here for the Easy Money?
Posted On May 6, 2020 Eelis Hirvelä 0

Battle Royale games have invaded our playgrounds and become part of the gaming community. But are they just too plain …

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Haunted houses with scary ladies – Horror in video games
Posted On March 31, 2020 Aadrita Kar 0

Dark corridors, creepy atmosphere and a ghastly looking woman. Are these the main ingredients of a run-of-the-mill horror game? Or …

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Café Boardgame – come for the games, stay for the atmosphere
Posted On March 30, 2020 Erika Mäkelä 0

Located in the heart of central Helsinki Café Boardgame offers a relaxed environment to play the games you love and …

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Bar & Cafe Lategame – A new hotspot for esports in Tampere
Posted On March 29, 2020 EKorkka 0

Fancy a drink whilst watching some esports? Or do you want to game the night away with your friends drinking …

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Bar & Cafe Lategame – vahva avaus peliparatiisiksi kaikenikäisille
Posted On March 28, 2020 Saara Nurminen 0

Bar & Cafe Lategame – vahva avaus peliparatiisiksi. Paikka, jonka mukaan lanit ei lopu ikinä. Mitä on hyvä tietää Tampereen …

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PC Vs. Console – The Never-Ending Fight for Dominance
Posted On March 27, 2020 Eelis Hirvelä 0

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not …

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Why wolf? – what keeps me coming back to Werewolf
Posted On March 24, 2020 Erika Mäkelä 0

Puns are stupid but so is my insatiable appetite for the social deduction game Werewolf.

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Portaali – mihin virtuaalitodellisuuteen sinä haluat mennä?
Posted On January 28, 2020 Saara Nurminen 0

Tampereen keskustassa sijaitsee Portaali-niminen virtuaalielämysliike, joka tarjoaa kattavan valikoiman VR-maailmaan liittyviä pelejä ja elämyksiä. Mihin virtuaalitodellisuuteen sinä haluat mennä?

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Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone – The Game That Has Opened The World of Computer Games for Me
Posted On December 24, 2019 basiik 0

Do you remember your very first gaming experience? When it comes to computer games, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone …

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The soldier’s cell as an escape game
Posted On December 22, 2019 TTesarova 0

Do you want to experience jailbreak on your own skin? To be voluntarily locked into a room that doesn't seem …

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Choices and Consequences and the lure of Dark Souls
Posted On December 13, 2019 Aleksi Kesseli 0

What draws players to Dark Souls?

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Tetris “Challenges” Emergency Workers Worldwide
Posted On December 5, 2019 Betty 0

From Switzerland, to Russia and America: Emergency departments all around the world are participating in the #TetrisChallenge, laying down their …

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Black Mirror: Bandersnatch – Is it the game or the movie?
Posted On December 4, 2019 SINIKKA 0

The boundary between the game and the movie is blurred. Is Black Mirror: Bandersnatch really a movie?

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How ENCE rose to prominence and is this the team’s end?
Posted On December 3, 2019 SINIKKA 0

ENCE is the most successful Finnish CS:GO team ever. How did ENCE reach its peak? Is the team coming to …

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Sugoi – A Piece of Japanese Gaming Culture in Helsinki
Posted On November 29, 2019 Sanna-Mari Mustonen 0

Sugoi offers an all-you-can-eat Japanese arcade game buffet for a nice price!

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Too Steep a Hill to Die on – Celeste, Assist Mode, and Accessibility
Posted On November 22, 2019 Pietari Kaartinen 0

Does using accessibility features somehow taint the original intended game experience, or does it make more sense to ensure that …

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Save File – Pelaajan Olohuone Piilossa Tampereella
Posted On November 16, 2019 Saara Nurminen 0

Onko pelaajan olohuone Tampereella löytämisen arvoinen? Arvio pelibaarista nimeltä Save File.

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Unpopular opinion: Why I think Fallout 76 is actually a pretty decent game
Posted On June 8, 2019 Jami Särkinen 0

Fallout76 has been criticized as a historically bad Fallout game. I don’t agree with that and here’s why.

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