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Read more about the article Roche Limit Review – A Gravitational Masterpiece

Roche Limit Review – A Gravitational Masterpiece

  • Post author:MK
  • Post published:March 17, 2025
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Dive into a surreal, haunting journey built entirely on PowerPoint. With it’s minimalist yet eerie aesthetic, step in, explore, and figure your own metaphor for life’s darkest realities.

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Read more about the article The Succinct Charm of Astro Bot

The Succinct Charm of Astro Bot

  • Post author:Oskari Vainio
  • Post published:March 15, 2025
  • Post category:Game Reviews

A charming #SinglePlayer #Action #Platformer that provides a brief remedy against the overstuffed games of the current gaming landscape #PlayStation5

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Read more about the article Female Characters in Arcane – Diverse, Interesting, and Not Overshadowed

Female Characters in Arcane – Diverse, Interesting, and Not Overshadowed

  • Post author:Alina Kumara
  • Post published:March 13, 2025
  • Post category:Game-related media

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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Read more about the article Video Game Adaptations- The Good, the Bad and the Fallout

Video Game Adaptations- The Good, the Bad and the Fallout

  • Post author:Zoi Asterataki
  • Post published:March 11, 2025
  • Post category:Game-related media

Have you been personally victimized by YOUR favourite game series getting a bland adaptation? So have I!

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Read more about the article Under the Spotlight­—Gaming Cookbooks

Under the Spotlight­—Gaming Cookbooks

  • Post author:Berk Dönmez
  • Post published:March 9, 2025
  • Post category:Game-related media

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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Read more about the article From Cosmo Canyon to Zanarkand: explore the new world of video game music concerts

From Cosmo Canyon to Zanarkand: explore the new world of video game music concerts

  • Post author:Ben Yaxley
  • Post published:March 7, 2025
  • Post category:Game-related media

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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Read more about the article David Lynch’s weird ad for PS2

David Lynch’s weird ad for PS2

  • Post author:Rafael Gutierrez
  • Post published:March 5, 2025
  • Post category:Game-related media

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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Read more about the article Game Awards – Celebration of talent or a Marketing Extravaganza?

Game Awards – Celebration of talent or a Marketing Extravaganza?

  • Post author:Tatu Henttinen
  • Post published:March 3, 2025
  • Post category:Features

The Game Awards 2024 is over and the winners are announced. However, are they still following the same pattern that they were in 2023? Is game marketing more important than celebrating talent in the industry? #GameAwards #Games #Marketing #Awardceremony

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Read more about the article Making gamers cry 101: a review of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Making gamers cry 101: a review of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

  • Post author:Jade Huhtamaa
  • Post published:February 20, 2025
  • Post category:Game-related media

Anime might not be for everyone, but Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is the perfect gateway for gamers to dive into the genre.

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Read more about the article Everything you might want to know about the academic field of Game Studies

Everything you might want to know about the academic field of Game Studies

  • Post author:Daphne Bachmann
  • Post published:February 18, 2025
  • Post category:Game-related media

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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Read more about the article Converging Worlds and Lives In The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

Converging Worlds and Lives In The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

  • Post author:Oskari Vainio
  • Post published:February 16, 2025
  • Post category:Game-related media

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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Read more about the article Like a 100-meter sprint, and also like chess: the charm of speedrunning games

Like a 100-meter sprint, and also like chess: the charm of speedrunning games

  • Post author:Quan Zhou
  • Post published:February 14, 2025
  • Post category:Game-related media

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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Read more about the article From fans to canon and the corporate

From fans to canon and the corporate

  • Post author:Samuli Siira
  • Post published:February 12, 2025
  • Post category:Game-related media

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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Read more about the article The Art of Embodiment: Insights from Jei, a Professional Cosplayer

The Art of Embodiment: Insights from Jei, a Professional Cosplayer

  • Post author:MK
  • Post published:February 10, 2025
  • Post category:Game-related media

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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Read more about the article “What is this place?”: A dual view into narrative and player participation in Swords of the Serpentine

“What is this place?”: A dual view into narrative and player participation in Swords of the Serpentine

  • Post author:Zoi Asterataki
  • Post published:February 8, 2025
  • Post category:Features

Put your thinking caps on, roll some dice and let us talk about playing TTRPGs!

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Read more about the article Worlds in a Finnish Theater: League Finals, Community, and Döner Kebab

Worlds in a Finnish Theater: League Finals, Community, and Döner Kebab

  • Post author:Berk Dönmez
  • Post published:February 6, 2025
  • Post category:Features

I travelled to Helsinki to watch League finals in a cinema, and it was worth it. #leagueoflegends #esports #community #worldfinals

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Read more about the article Playing Under Pressure: The Struggle of Staying Current with New Game Releases

Playing Under Pressure: The Struggle of Staying Current with New Game Releases

  • Post author:Ben Yaxley
  • Post published:February 4, 2025
  • Post category:Features

With the new year having just arrived there's plenty of new games coming out soon to look forward to. But do all these new releases have you feeling more stressed than excited?

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Read more about the article Menu Madness in God of War

Menu Madness in God of War

  • Post author:Oskari Vainio
  • Post published:February 2, 2025
  • Post category:Features

A look into the bafflingly implemented equipment system of Sony’s 2018 flagship title. #GOW #PlayStation 4 #Action #Adventure

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Read more about the article Across the Atlantic – game communication on NA vs EU servers

Across the Atlantic – game communication on NA vs EU servers

  • Post author:Jade Huhtamaa
  • Post published:January 31, 2025
  • Post category:Features

Communication can play a great role in winning, which is why online games have several options to accommodate all kinds of players. How do players on different servers use these options?

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Read more about the article Creating Games as a Hobby – Lessons Learned from five years of Game Jamming
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Creating Games as a Hobby – Lessons Learned from five years of Game Jamming

  • Post author:Venni Kauppila
  • Post published:January 29, 2025
  • Post category:Features

Game jams are a fun way to try making games as a hobby, but you can learn some serious skills from game jams as well.

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