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Read more about the article A Frozen Lake Whereupon / Something Fishy Is Going On – A ProPilkki 2 Poem

A Frozen Lake Whereupon / Something Fishy Is Going On – A ProPilkki 2 Poem

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:March 4, 2024
  • Post category:Features/Game Reviews

A northern pastime, where you sit still / Waiting patiently, what a thrill

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Read more about the article Moving From Gratuitous Violence To Diplomacy

Moving From Gratuitous Violence To Diplomacy

  • Post author:Nicolas Boucht
  • Post published:March 3, 2024
  • Post category:Features

Could games be used as systems for a more ethical narrative instead of always opting for violence?

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Read more about the article Reserve your place in Valhalla in Valheim

Reserve your place in Valhalla in Valheim

  • Post author:Veikko Juntunen
  • Post published:March 3, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Valheim is an open-world survival-exploration game whose roots date heavily to Norse Viking mythology.

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Read more about the article “Historically and Geographically Incorrect” – Colonialism and Board Games

“Historically and Geographically Incorrect” – Colonialism and Board Games

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:March 1, 2024
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Board games with colonialist themes as the focus of online discussions

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Read more about the article Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest – More Fun Than a Barrel of Monkeys!

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest – More Fun Than a Barrel of Monkeys!

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:February 28, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

As a child, I was bananas about DKC 2. Now as a man-child, I'm revisiting it to see if the magic is still there.

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Read more about the article Choose Wisely – Enhancing Career Prospects Through Games

Choose Wisely – Enhancing Career Prospects Through Games

  • Post author:Nicolas Boucht
  • Post published:February 27, 2024
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Your choice of game can help develop soft skills related for your future profession.

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Read more about the article Figment – Fighting Your Nightmares

Figment – Fighting Your Nightmares

  • Post author:Janette Mäkinen
  • Post published:February 22, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Indie game that is full of whimsy and wonder and that reminds us of the truly important.

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Read more about the article The LEGO game you can play hours on end without getting bored!

The LEGO game you can play hours on end without getting bored!

  • Post author:Meri Kallio
  • Post published:February 19, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga entertains fans of the saga with its charming comedy and overflowing content

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Read more about the article Hard to define genre

Hard to define genre

  • Post author:Gustavo Moreira Kares
  • Post published:February 17, 2024
  • Post category:Features/Game Research Highlights

We should (re)think about video game labels, and there is research to show us why.

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Read more about the article The Epic Battle is Here –  Spoiler-Free God of War Ragnarok Review

The Epic Battle is Here – Spoiler-Free God of War Ragnarok Review

  • Post author:Teoman Kars
  • Post published:February 13, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Join Kratos and Atreus in the epic battle of Ragnarok.

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Read more about the article You died – Journey Through Hardship

You died – Journey Through Hardship

  • Post author:Janette Mäkinen
  • Post published:February 12, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

A journey to see what You Died and tabletop role-playing games are about.

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Read more about the article Forgotten in the Shadows: Exploring the Ambiguity of Unexceptional Consoles

Forgotten in the Shadows: Exploring the Ambiguity of Unexceptional Consoles

  • Post author:Veikko Juntunen
  • Post published:February 9, 2024
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

A study about unexceptional consoles, forgotten in the shadows of the more popular platforms.

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Read more about the article TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge: A Blast From The Past

TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge: A Blast From The Past

  • Post author:Veikko Juntunen
  • Post published:February 7, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a side-scrolling beat 'em up game heavily inspired by the 80's Turtles animated series and games.

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Read more about the article A Private Investigator’s Notes

A Private Investigator’s Notes

  • Post author:Teoman Kars
  • Post published:February 5, 2024
  • Post category:Features

This is a retelling of a short custom tabletop roleplaying game campaign among friends.

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Read more about the article “Humanity is dead, long live humanity”: talking with the solo designer of the Fragged TTRPG

“Humanity is dead, long live humanity”: talking with the solo designer of the Fragged TTRPG

  • Post author:Juan Belío Boquera
  • Post published:February 4, 2024
  • Post category:Features

Can there be a better galaxy when no humans remain? I talk to designer Wade Dyer about Fragged Empire and its evolution.

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Read more about the article Robots reporting about unstable and unpredictable colonies in Sad Robot

Robots reporting about unstable and unpredictable colonies in Sad Robot

  • Post author:Karoliina Kotilainen
  • Post published:February 3, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

First try at TTRPGs was full of imagination but lacked the concentration and skill needed to make it last long.

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Read more about the article Excuse me, I have some tears in my coffee!

Excuse me, I have some tears in my coffee!

  • Post author:Max Solala
  • Post published:February 3, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Dead on arrival and the smell of roasted coffee in a rite of passage. What will you order?

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Read more about the article The cherry on the cake after a decade of success: Skyrim Anniversary edition

The cherry on the cake after a decade of success: Skyrim Anniversary edition

  • Post author:Camilo Alvarez Zambrano
  • Post published:February 3, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Dovhakins from all over the world are celebrating Skyrim's 10th anniversary with a new update.

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Read more about the article Disc Room – Dying for Science

Disc Room – Dying for Science

  • Post author:Janette Mäkinen
  • Post published:February 2, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Journey full of struggling and dying. Will you persevere for science?

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Read more about the article Battling Trough Stages in Risk of Rain 2

Battling Trough Stages in Risk of Rain 2

  • Post author:Veikko Juntunen
  • Post published:February 1, 2024
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Risk of Rain 2 is a roguelike third-person shooter that punishes you for your mistakes ruthlessly but still manages to be a lot of fun.

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