Category: Game-related media
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Xbox at a crossroads
It’s been a long time since the early days of Xbox. This thought forcibly takes over my mind when I look at the current Xbox consoles. It feels like everything is upside down with Xbox these days. The price of the GamePass service is only increasing, consoles are barely even found in stores, and old…
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How Valve is trying to re-shape the Counter-Strike skin ecosystem
Counter-Strike 2 newest update has shaken the skin market to its core, with virtual items prices both skyrocketing and plummeting in value. But could this be a strategy by Valve to re-shape the skin ecosystem and bring trading and purchasing of CS2Skins back to Steam? What is Counter-Strike Counter-strike 2, successor to its previous version,…
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When Death Stranding Got Too Serious
When a novel’s prologue describes someone being eaten by a monstrous woman and defecated on to a beach, you know you’re in for something special. But what should an #adaptation of #DeathStranding keep in mind to truly succeed? #Novelization
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Ghost of Yotei – A Repetitive Open World Sequel
Ghost of Yotei is too similar to its predecessor, and its open world format doesn’t really benefit either game. Released on October 2, 2025, Ghost of Yotei is the next entry in the series after Ghost of Tsushima (2020). The previous game took place in Japan in 1274 during a Mongol invasion on the…
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Deepdive into a game lore – Game lorecast podcasts
Want to know more about a certain game’s world and lore? Then game lorecasts could be the thing for you! #podcast #gamelore #residentevil
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When the music shapes half of your experience – Leitmotif in Hollow Knight’s soundtrack
How #Hollow_Knight’s #music leads you through the ups and downs of a lone wanderer. From a vague beginning to a sorrowful victory, this evolving melody tells a story of hope, struggle, and sacrifice, making it one of the most unforgettable aspects of this #indie masterpiece.
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Female Characters in Arcane – Diverse, Interesting, and Not Overshadowed
Arcane has a lot of amazing aspects, one of them being complex characters and good writing. This article will be discussing female representation in the series.
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Video Game Adaptations- The Good, the Bad and the Fallout
Have you been personally victimized by YOUR favourite game series getting a bland adaptation? So have I!
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Under the Spotlight—Gaming Cookbooks
I reviewed three different cookbooks to see if they are culinary masterpieces or library ornaments. #cookbook#stardewvalley#Final Fantasy XIV#Dungeonsanddragons
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From Cosmo Canyon to Zanarkand: explore the new world of video game music concerts
If you are a Final Fantasy fanatic or just a lover of game music, have a look into what the world of video game concerts has to offer.
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David Lynch’s weird ad for PS2
David Lynch has passed away and the world continues to remember his vast work and influence over almost every genre of media today. We take a look back at the TV ad he made for the PS2s release and reflect upon his signature weirdness.
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Making gamers cry 101: a review of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Anime might not be for everyone, but Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is the perfect gateway for gamers to dive into the genre.
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Everything you might want to know about the academic field of Game Studies
If you are interested in all the different ways that people talk about games, you should tune in here. #GameStudies #GameStudiesStudyBuddies #podcast
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Converging Worlds and Lives In The Remarkable Life of Ibelin
An emotional and engrossing #documentary about the power of connection, friendship and the legacy we leave behind. #World of Warcraft #digital bonds #community
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Like a 100-meter sprint, and also like chess: the charm of speedrunning games
How speedrunning combines skills, strategies and innovation to pursue the limit like a 100-meter sprint, while having the competitive charm of international e-sports.
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From fans to canon and the corporate
Astartes project by Syaman Pedersen is an excellent piece of visual media that has made its way into an official 40k canon. But what does it mean for the audience and creators of fan-content?
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The Art of Embodiment: Insights from Jei, a Professional Cosplayer
Step into the vibrant artistry world of cosplay with Jei, a professional cosplayer from Malaysia, as she shares her insights, love, and dedication in the industry.
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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.
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Lost in darkness, SOS letter from a League of Legends Champion
Can you read me? My name is Shaco and I’m in pain, I need your help, please come to me.
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A quick dip into the intersections of Tabletop-roleplaying and franchised movies: Dungeons & Dragons
Do you know this feeling when you meet strangers with weird abilities, and you immediately want to head for a high-risk heist with them because you see their potential…? – Me neither.