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Experimental game reviews and writings that may be unconventional on some level.


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A wacky and unique arsenal – A look at some of my favorite Ratchet & Clank weapons
Posted On 18.5.2022 TKanerva 0

Ratchet & Clank is known for wacky and unique weapons, but which of them are favorites of a longtime fan?

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Bratz dolls’ comeback through nostalgia  – Dolls are more than just toys
Posted On 3.5.2022 Roosa-Maria Hartikainen 0

The 2000s are back: The Bratz dolls are making a comeback through nostalgia and the y2k trend on social media.

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Motherlode, Motherlode, Motherlode – The Story of The Sims from Rags to Riches
Posted On 6.4.2022 Pyry Keto 0

The Sims was once a game made with love and has since become a huge game franchise in and out …

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What Makes a Virtual Gallery Tick: A Review of Zium Gallery (2022)
Posted On 30.3.2022 doruk 0

Are virtual galleries just digital counterparts of physical galleries, or a foundation to build something more?

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People Behind the Logo
Posted On 24.3.2022 Pyry Keto 0

In film and television industry people might have the status of a celebrity and are credited in reviews but in …

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A Love Letter to Jumping Puzzles
Posted On 22.3.2022 Sini Mäntylä 0

Jumping puzzles are an aspect of video games that you either love or hate.

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A Dog’s Life? A Review of Playing Classic Dog-Based Games with a 3-Year Old Australian Shepherd
Posted On 21.3.2022 Cary Mackay 0

I spent last weekend dog-sitting my brother's Australian Shepherd, Hertta, and offer a review of a few of the games …

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Is Pokémon Legends: Arceus the stuff of legends?
Posted On 8.3.2022 sereia belíssima 0

The latest game in the Pokémon series is a departure from previous titles. Is the series moving in the right …

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Replaying a game is not without its reasons
Posted On 3.3.2022 Aki-Petteri Meskanen 0

Why does one replay a game? In this thinkpiece I go over reasons why I do and don’t replay games.

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From analog to digital – does Gloomhaven lose its magic in conversion?
Posted On 2.3.2022 Peetu Maijala 0

What are the main differences between analog and digital versions of Gloomhaven and what you should buy?

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Rejecting Malthusian Principles and Embracing Joy in Timberborn
Posted On 17.2.2022 doruk 0

A City Builder with beavers, rejecting myths of growth and embracing joy of beaver life.

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Dying on Europa – Barotrauma
Posted On 16.2.2022 Juuso Kuivila 0

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 15.2.2022 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 10.2.2022 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 9.2.2022 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 8.2.2022 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 26.1.2022 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
Posted On 3.1.2022 Roosa-Maria Hartikainen 0

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 31.12.2021 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 30.12.2021 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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