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The Last Guardian

Post author:Juho Hartikainen
Post published:February 10, 2017
Post category:Game Reviews
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The Last Guardian is an emotional journey illustrating the potential of games as a mature art form.

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Dying Light: The Following Review

Post author:Markku Vesa
Post published:February 8, 2017
Post category:Game Reviews

Embrace fun new ways to kill and die in the great outdoors of Dying Light: The Following.

Through a Shot Glass, Darkly: The Study of Games in the Light of Drinking Games

Post author:Jukka Särkijärvi
Post published:February 8, 2017
Post category:Game Research Highlights

Drinking games have been long overlooked in the field of game studies, despite what their study has to offer.

The House of Faust. Photo by Natalia Kaniak.

College of Wizardry 10 – Magic is real

Post author:Jukka Särkijärvi
Post published:January 17, 2017
Post category:Features

Playing a young wizard in a Polish castle for three days is an intense experience. #cowlarp #larp #nordiclarp

Pebble 2 Review: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Post author:Nyx Hor
Post published:December 13, 2016
Post category:Game Reviews

While Pebble used to be THE smartwatch with features other manufacturers could hardly crack, competitors have been relentless in closing in the gap. 4 years and several upgrades later, the new Pebble 2 is now ready for public scrutiny.

Twilight Imperium

Post author:Jussi Rissanen
Post published:November 28, 2016
Post category:Game Reviews

Space opera in a box. Twilight Imperium will consume your days and offer unforgettable memories.

Tichu: What’s a Chinese game doing in Europe?

Post author:Christina Roumelioti
Post published:November 28, 2016
Post category:Game Reviews
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Discovering a surprisingly addictive #CardGame imported from China. #Tichu

Cover of the 2009 revised edition. © Burger Games. Used with permission.

Praedor – Elegantly Brutal

Post author:Jukka Särkijärvi
Post published:November 11, 2016
Post category:Game Reviews

Praedor is sixteen years old, and the old warhorse still has untold stories left in it. #praedor #rpg #burgergames

Crawling in Dungeon Siege II

Post author:Christina Roumelioti
Post published:November 7, 2016
Post category:Game Reviews

Dungeon Siege II is sure to provide you with a great deal of exciting #dungeoncrawling.

Arkham Horror: The Black Goat of the Woods Expansion Review

Post author:Markku Vesa
Post published:November 1, 2016
Post category:Game Reviews

This great expansion is easy to pick up, and brings plenty of new content. #arkham #horror #board #game #expansion

The Nightfallen city of Suramar is quite pretty

Review: World of Warcraft: Legion

Post author:Jukka Särkijärvi
Post published:November 1, 2016
Post category:Game Reviews

Legion is the sixth expansion of the World of Warcraft, and a welcome rejuvenation of the old master of the genre. #wow #legion

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Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Review

Post author:Markku Vesa
Post published:October 14, 2016
Post category:Game Reviews

Syndicate feels familiar but fresh, and Victorian London will win your heart. #assassin #creed #syndicate #review

Faith / Mirror's Edge

Just give me a female character(s)!

Post author:Annakaisa Kultima
Post published:October 17, 2013
Post category:Features

Let’s make one thing clear: I am not here to represent girl gamers or females in games in general. I am also not here to represent gender studies. I have…