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Read more about the article Thanks a lot, Tolkien: Stereotypes and Identity Construction in CRPG’s

Thanks a lot, Tolkien: Stereotypes and Identity Construction in CRPG’s

  • Post author:Satu Prykäri
  • Post published:December 3, 2023
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

How does identity construction work in digital games and what can we learn from it through studying character creators?

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Read more about the article 5-minute horror experience – SEPTEMBER 1999

5-minute horror experience – SEPTEMBER 1999

  • Post author:Annika Heikkinen
  • Post published:December 2, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

In this terrifying story, everything is captured through an old camera.

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Read more about the article Step into the room if you dare, but be prepared to fight

Step into the room if you dare, but be prepared to fight

  • Post author:Patrik Oksanen
  • Post published:December 2, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Find your path through the castle, solve a mystery and be a hero.

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Read more about the article Very Simplified Chaos, A Review of Dungeon Mayhem

Very Simplified Chaos, A Review of Dungeon Mayhem

  • Post author:Teoman Kars
  • Post published:December 2, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Looking for an entertaining game with your friends? It might be a simple game, but Dungeon Mayhem is definitely worth checking out.

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Read more about the article A quick dip into the intersections of Tabletop-roleplaying and franchised movies: Dungeons & Dragons

A quick dip into the intersections of Tabletop-roleplaying and franchised movies: Dungeons & Dragons

  • Post author:Max Solala
  • Post published:December 1, 2023
  • Post category:Game-related media

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.

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Read more about the article Escaping from a haunting castle – a review of We Were Here

Escaping from a haunting castle – a review of We Were Here

  • Post author:Annika Heikkinen
  • Post published:December 1, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Solve puzzles and communicate to survive in We Were Here – a co-op adventure that will test your teamwork like never before.

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Read more about the article Colorful pixels for 150,000 € – understanding virtual skin buyers in CS:GO

Colorful pixels for 150,000 € – understanding virtual skin buyers in CS:GO

  • Post author:Jenni Jokinen
  • Post published:December 1, 2023
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

This research was conducted to find reasoning for why players spend tons of cash for a feature that adds zero to the gameplay.

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Read more about the article Resident Evil 4 is ridiculous

Resident Evil 4 is ridiculous

  • Post author:Helisa Hallamaa
  • Post published:December 1, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Resident Evil 4 is a survival horror classic jam-packed with bombastic action and cheesy dialogue.

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Read more about the article Dancing Jedi or Sweaty Mess? It’s in Your Hands!
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Dancing Jedi or Sweaty Mess? It’s in Your Hands!

  • Post author:Uriel Nyffenegger
  • Post published:November 30, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

In Beat Saber, an immersive virtual-reality (VR) rhythm game, you select a song, draw your sabres, and start cutting cubes.

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Read more about the article Scoring With Dice – The Two-Player Football Duel of Tooor!

Scoring With Dice – The Two-Player Football Duel of Tooor!

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:November 30, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Two managers resolve who can lead their team to victory in this small boardgame about football. Will luck be on your side, can players control their emotions? Are you The Special One?

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Read more about the article “I never asked for this”: Reinforcing social-emotional skills through video game interactions

“I never asked for this”: Reinforcing social-emotional skills through video game interactions

  • Post author:Nicolas Boucht
  • Post published:November 30, 2023
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Social interaction between player and non-player characters can be useful for developing social-emotional skills.

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Read more about the article Disney Dreamlight Valley – A dream come true for a Disney fan

Disney Dreamlight Valley – A dream come true for a Disney fan

  • Post author:Annika Heikkinen
  • Post published:November 29, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Get ready for a magical experience that seamlessly combines beloved characters and a touch of nostalgia into cozy gameplay!

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Read more about the article Who would have thought there would be a relaxing game about moving?

Who would have thought there would be a relaxing game about moving?

  • Post author:Meri Kallio
  • Post published:November 29, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Moving into a new place and finding a good place for every item can be stressful, but Unpacking makes it relaxing.

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Read more about the article Fruity Fisticuffs for A Berry Good Community: A review of Garden Story

Fruity Fisticuffs for A Berry Good Community: A review of Garden Story

  • Post author:Satu Prykäri
  • Post published:November 29, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Garden Story is an indie single player adventure where you guide Concord the grape on his mission to rebuild his home community and combat the Rot threatening its existence.

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Read more about the article Marbelous Mayhem – The Marble League Phenomenon

Marbelous Mayhem – The Marble League Phenomenon

  • Post author:Tuukka Hämäläinen
  • Post published:November 28, 2023
  • Post category:Features/Game-related media

Marble goes mano a mano against marble in this spoof of a sport event. Pick a favourite team and watch the racing commence!

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Read more about the article Lunar Sims with Slavery and Misogyny: a review of Kenshi

Lunar Sims with Slavery and Misogyny: a review of Kenshi

  • Post author:Nicolas Boucht
  • Post published:November 28, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

A vast single-player experience, letting you explore, survive and fight with one or many characters under your control.

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Read more about the article All cats aboard meow! A tile-placement game for cat people

All cats aboard meow! A tile-placement game for cat people

  • Post author:Jenni Jokinen
  • Post published:November 28, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Fantasy #cats await you! The Isle of Cats is a #draft tile-placement game in which you use cards, fish, and baskets to save cats from the evil conquerors. This moderately #strategic game is easy to learn, yet it requires planning in different ways.

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Read more about the article Purple Ponies Shooting Lasers in Hell

Purple Ponies Shooting Lasers in Hell

  • Post author:Uriel Nyffenegger
  • Post published:November 27, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Pony Island is an emotionally challenging #puzzle game that creates #discomfort by subverting expectations and turning #cute ponies into laser-firing #demons.

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Read more about the article Alan Wake – Writer Bringing Light To The Dark

Alan Wake – Writer Bringing Light To The Dark

  • Post author:Janette Mäkinen
  • Post published:November 27, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

#AlanWake is a #thriller with #atmospheric setting and mysterious plot from a #finnish game developer.

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Read more about the article Great stuff, no strings attached – Lies of P review

Great stuff, no strings attached – Lies of P review

  • Post author:Mikko Perälä
  • Post published:November 27, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Lies Of P offers a Soulslike spin on the tale of Pinocchio, combining tough-but-fair combat with grim fairytale atmosphere. For a studio’s debut game, it miraculously feels like a true spiritual successor to FromSoftware’s legendary games.

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