Tag: digital games
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Get ready for the last shift and become the Mixologist, but is it for the sake of creative expression or mere survival?
Between crafting and serving drinks – On labor tropes in drink making games and their relation to creativity and uncertainty.
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Beyond words: translating my Chants of Sennaar videogame experience
Chants Of Sennaar is unique. In this game you decipher languages to make your way up in a tower. A journey that leaves you craving more and goes beyond, with a story that can connect with you in unexpected ways.
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A Love Letter from a Father: God of War (2018)
God of War has always been known for its combat, with its 2018 title this cannot be the case anymore. In this spoiler free review, I will be exploring the importance of the story in 2018 title, God of War.
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Underrepresented group – A content analysis of child characters in video games
How do video games portray children? Reay analyses a collection of 506 popular titles from the year 2009 to 2019 through an content analysis to find out representation.
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This War of Mine – To have just one more day
This War of Mine invites you to feel sad and survive in the most brutal of environments: an active warzone.
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Unpacking: What do our belongings say about us?
Unpacking tells a subtle story with what it says on the tin – unpacking. In the game you unpack 8 different sets of moving boxes, from different parts of a person’s life. Even without basic storytelling elements, Unpacking still gets you by the heartstrings.
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A wacky and unique arsenal – A look at some of my favorite Ratchet & Clank weapons
Ratchet & Clank is known for wacky and unique weapons, but which of them are favorites of a longtime fan?
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How are Video Game Modders Viewed by Players?
Modders are often generalized as being either good or bad, but their diversity calls for more nuanced discussion.
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Persona 4: Dancing All Night – A Wonderful Dance Party
Does a dancing spin-off of a popular JRPG series get a groove going or fall flat? Persona 4: Dancing All Night proves that this weird concept can work with a marvelous soundtrack, simple but hard-to-master controls, and canon story!
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A Wondrous and Deadly World – Elden Ring
Elden Ring earns its place among the Souls games with flying colors thanks to its open-ended nature, wonderful exploration, and meaty combat.
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Free-to-Play, but Feel Free to Pay – Lost Ark
Lost Ark is a fun MMO that offers a lot of activities, and even more if you have the time or the cash.
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Busting massive combos with simple but rewarding skateboarding in a beautiful setting – OlliOlli World
Shred your way to the Gnarvana Skate Wizard!
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Rockin’ On Heaven’s Floor – Guilty Gear Strive
With a combination of a kick-ass soundtrack, a colorful cast of characters, and stylish fighting, Guilty Gear Strive rocks your socks off.
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High-speed Faction Wars in Space – Star Realms
A lightweight but addicting deck-building game with just enough decision-making to keep replayability high.
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The Diary of Savannah, The Normal Horse Zebra
My usual day on a tropical island, y’all!
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Minigames – A Waste of Time or a Delightful Diversion?
Not all minigames are created equal, as they should not only be fun to play but also encourage the player to participate.
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A Content Filled Joyride In Mexico – Forza Horizon 5
Drive with over 500 fully customizable cars on a vast and rewarding Mexican playground Superstar!
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The Joys of the Blade – Nioh 2
Nioh 2 offers an extremely deep combat system and many tools for experienced players to toy around with.
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Archaeological Approach to Catastrophe and Mass Migration in No Man’s Sky
An archaeologist used real-life methods to study an abandoned community of player settlements in No Man’s Sky.
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Crossout: What Is the Ideology of Combat?
Are you willing to combine your creative skills and desire to test some mad inventions and machines? Crossout provides you with such an opportunity. Explore the components, weapons, construct your own vehicle and start intimidating your enemies!