Essays and feature articles about games and game culture. Including experimental game reviews and other unconventional freeform writings
Padlocks and digital clocks in escape room supposedly set in 19th-century witch's hut? So-called escape room logic is banal and plagues many escape room companies, but there are other ways of room design.
With nearly 400 possible animals, there is probably a favorite for everyone in Animal Crossing New Horizons. Getting your favorite can, however, be challenging.
Bugs, crashes and compelling characters. What’s Cyberpunk 2077 like after multiple playthroughs on PS4, and what does its release tell us about buying games today?
Exploring the machinations of the gacha system within the game Genshin Impact; how does it work, why does it work and what are the possible gameplay consequences of a system like this?
Finns play more games than two years ago. Games are not seen as time-consuming nonsense, but as communicative tools.
2020 brought in a lot of new challenges and finding new, online activities with friends is a key to passing the boredom.
How many years do old Playstation games and consoles have left in them? Have they come to the end of their road?
Heroes of the Storm is one of the most well-known MOBAs. Though the professional scene was getting bigger each year since 2015, Blizzard decided to cancel HGC at the end of 2018, to the surprise of fans and pros. However, this was not the end.
Playing with friends now requires more than just a game and something to play with. The second controller has changed to high-speed internet and Plus-membership fees.
Skill-based matchmaking shouldn’t exist in games that target the casual gamer and here’s why.
A game review of Yakuza: Like a Dragon after beating the main story. A Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) set in a series known for beat 'em up gameplay, how does this black sheep fit in and does it bring honor to its family?
Game development has always been an interest of mine, but I have never created anything aside from lousy prototypes. That said, I decided to tackle the challenge of developing a little puzzle game. #indiegame #puzzlegame #gamedevelopment
Life is certainly strange in Life is Strange 2, where it questions everything one takes for granted in one’s relationship with their sibling.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on the world, and Esports is no different. In this text, I will explore some changes that the CS:GO scene has experienced during the pandemic. #csgo #esports #pandemic #covid19
An experienced player's thoughts regarding the future of Blizzard's World of Warcraft. Can Shadowlands bring resurrect WoW to fight for the MMORPG crown against FFXIV?
Tom Nook works tirelessly. The will of his eldritch master cannot be denied. The inevitable cannot be denied. The Island must thrive.
Nintendo Switch Online gives those who are subscribed to it a great platform to play retro games and get some nostalgia fixes. However, new titles are added to the catalogues fairly inconsistently, which is not ideal.
At the heart of South Korea’s gaming culture are local Internet cafés, known as PC Bangs. I studied in South Korea for one year during my bachelor’s degree, and this is my story of exploring these venues.
In a world where you can pay double the price of your game in #micropayments, what exactly does "micro" mean?
Is it worth it to go for the trophies in your favorite game’s trophy list? Or is it just a waste of time?