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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 Socializing, exploring or perhaps challenging oneself – different motivations of play. 

Socializing, exploring or perhaps challenging oneself – different motivations of play. 

  • Post author:Karoliina Kotilainen
  • Post published:December 4, 2023
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Eleven motivations of play were found in this research, some more obvious than others. 

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Read more about the article A present and past videogame podcast

A present and past videogame podcast

  • Post author:Sonia Hurtado
  • Post published:December 16, 2022
  • Post category:Game-related media

The Past Is Now, a podcast where the Andalusians Cabesa Freeman and Ivelias Zero analyse cultural and technical aspects of retro and current games. A space on Spotify where you can listen to the most popular and fun opinion in the gamer world

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Read more about the article Must-See Attractions in Los Santos, San Andreas

Must-See Attractions in Los Santos, San Andreas

  • Post author:Nelli
  • Post published:November 14, 2022
  • Post category:Features

Los Santos is stuffed with worthwhile experiences, so this tourist guide will provide you with five popular attractions you should definitely visit.

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Read more about the article Underrepresented group – A content analysis of child characters in video games

Underrepresented group – A content analysis of child characters in video games

  • Post author:TKanerva
  • Post published:October 31, 2022
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

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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Read more about the article Backseat Gaming: An Alternate Way into The Gaming Community

Backseat Gaming: An Alternate Way into The Gaming Community

  • Post author:Nelli
  • Post published:October 19, 2022
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

In their research article, Neta Yodovich and Jinju Kim explore how women can access the male-dominant Gaming Community through Backseat Gaming with a lower chance of being criticized.

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Read more about the article How are Video Game Modders Viewed by Players?

How are Video Game Modders Viewed by Players?

  • Post author:Pyry Hakala
  • Post published:May 6, 2022
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Modders are often generalized as being either good or bad, but their diversity calls for more nuanced discussion.

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Read more about the article Persona 4: Dancing All Night – A Wonderful Dance Party

Persona 4: Dancing All Night – A Wonderful Dance Party

  • Post author:TKanerva
  • Post published:April 5, 2022
  • Post category:Game Reviews

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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Read more about the article A Wondrous and Deadly World – Elden Ring

A Wondrous and Deadly World – Elden Ring

  • Post author:Pyry Hakala
  • Post published:March 25, 2022
  • Post category:Game Reviews

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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Read more about the article Free-to-Play, but Feel Free to Pay – Lost Ark

Free-to-Play, but Feel Free to Pay – Lost Ark

  • Post author:Pyry Hakala
  • Post published:March 17, 2022
  • Post category:Game Reviews

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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Read more about the article Busting massive combos with simple but rewarding skateboarding in a beautiful setting – OlliOlli World

Busting massive combos with simple but rewarding skateboarding in a beautiful setting – OlliOlli World

  • Post author:TKanerva
  • Post published:March 15, 2022
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Shred your way to the Gnarvana Skate Wizard!

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Read more about the article Rockin’ On Heaven’s Floor – Guilty Gear Strive

Rockin’ On Heaven’s Floor – Guilty Gear Strive

  • Post author:Pyry Hakala
  • Post published:March 1, 2022
  • Post category:Game Reviews

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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Read more about the article The Diary of Savannah, The Normal Horse Zebra

The Diary of Savannah, The Normal Horse Zebra

  • Post author:TKanerva
  • Post published:February 9, 2022
  • Post category:Features

My usual day on a tropical island, y’all!

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Read more about the article Minigames – A Waste of Time or a Delightful Diversion?

Minigames – A Waste of Time or a Delightful Diversion?

  • Post author:Pyry Hakala
  • Post published:February 8, 2022
  • Post category:Features

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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Read more about the article A Content Filled Joyride In Mexico – Forza Horizon 5

A Content Filled Joyride In Mexico – Forza Horizon 5

  • Post author:TKanerva
  • Post published:February 3, 2022
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Drive with over 500 fully customizable cars on a vast and rewarding Mexican playground Superstar!

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Read more about the article Crossout: What Is the Ideology of Combat?

Crossout: What Is the Ideology of Combat?

  • Post author:Valerii Kucheba
  • Post published:January 4, 2022
  • Post category:Game Reviews
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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!

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Read more about the article What if we created games to aid us conversate about global issues?

What if we created games to aid us conversate about global issues?

  • Post author:Henry
  • Post published:December 28, 2021
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Do games and gamification pose a solution for the multidisciplinary conversation of sustainable development?

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Read more about the article Nextlander podcast: A wholesome peek into the game industry

Nextlander podcast: A wholesome peek into the game industry

  • Post author:Henry
  • Post published:December 20, 2021
  • Post category:Game-related media

Is the Nextlander podcast your next binge obsession of dad jokes and gaming news?

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Read more about the article Demonic Collect-a-Thon in a World of Rubble – Shin Megami Tensei V

Demonic Collect-a-Thon in a World of Rubble – Shin Megami Tensei V

  • Post author:Pyry Hakala
  • Post published:December 9, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Shin Megami Tensei V features an extremely satisfying loop of exploration, turn-based battles, and party management at the cost of its story.

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Read more about the article A Guidebook for Travelling Through Post-Apocalyptic Areas in the World of Metro

A Guidebook for Travelling Through Post-Apocalyptic Areas in the World of Metro

  • Post author:Valerii Kucheba
  • Post published:December 3, 2021
  • Post category:Features
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Do you have a desire to look at the remains of civilization, left after the nuclear war? Follow the travel guide and explore the great variety of in-game locations.

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