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Why are We Chasing Nostalgia in Video Games?

Post author:Teoman Kars
Post published:December 17, 2023
Post category:Game Research Highlights

Nostalgia, the reason why we keep coming back to those games we loved in our childhood.

Grid your way to the glory – review of Heroes of Might & Magic 3

Post author:Tuomas Sormunen
Post published:December 4, 2022
Post category:Game Reviews

Since the dawn of the new millennium, we have been blessed to experience one of the greatest fantasy strategy games of all time: Heroes of Might & Magic 3. Mighty is the legacy of this one but is the magic still there?

Bratz dolls’ comeback through nostalgia – Dolls are more than just toys

Post author:Roosa-Maria Hartikainen
Post published:May 3, 2022
Post category:Features

The 2000s are back: The Bratz dolls are making a comeback through nostalgia and the y2k trend on social media.

Element TD 2 – Take Me Back

Post author:Peitsa Leinonen
Post published:December 15, 2021
Post category:Game Reviews

Sometimes games don’t have to innovate at all to be enjoyable.

Parodia ja pastissi ovat pelikritiikin lähteitä nostalgiapeleissä

Post author:Elisa Wiik
Post published:September 25, 2017
Post category:Game Research Highlights

Braid, Homesickened ja Velocity2X ovat pelattavia pelikritiikkejä.

Days Gone By: Nostalgia in Game Design

Post author:Pietari Kaartinen
Post published:May 15, 2017
Post category:Game Research Highlights

Nostalgia can rise from the most mundane things and drive players to explore.