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Read more about the article An Oldie but Goldie? Nintendo Ice Hockey review

An Oldie but Goldie? Nintendo Ice Hockey review

  • Post author:Jami Särkinen
  • Post published:April 26, 2019
  • Post category:Game Reviews

The Nintendo Switch library of NES titles held this old gem, so of course it had to be tried out!

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“Just kill those fluffballs already!” – Kittens in a Blender review

  • Post author:Jami Särkinen
  • Post published:April 23, 2019
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Kittens in a Blender! Fun for everyone, especially if you like kitten-smoothies!

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Read more about the article 7 Wonders Duel – Duel through the ages

7 Wonders Duel – Duel through the ages

  • Post author:Tomi Linkinen
  • Post published:April 4, 2019
  • Post category:Game Reviews
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7 Wonders Duel is a battle where two players fight to get enough resources for themselves and blocking resources from the opponent.

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Read more about the article Year Walk: Searching for A Reason to Care

Year Walk: Searching for A Reason to Care

  • Post author:Brandi B.
  • Post published:February 15, 2019
  • Post category:Game Reviews

A game review for Year Walk, a mobile horror game that while beautiful fails to remain engaging and lacks clarity. Covers basic control, style, and horror elements. #English #GameReview

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Read more about the article Overcooked 2: Cute Cooks and Chaos

Overcooked 2: Cute Cooks and Chaos

  • Post author:Brandi B.
  • Post published:January 29, 2019
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Overcooked2 is a kitchen simulation game that relies on time mangement and cooperation. Adorable design and fun mechanics combine to throw the players into varied worlds of kitchen chaos. It is a fun challenge and leads to many laughs.

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Read more about the article Dark Souls: The Board Game – Balancing Challenge

Dark Souls: The Board Game – Balancing Challenge

  • Post author:Brandi B.
  • Post published:November 23, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

The Dark Souls Board Game challenges players to join together and take down bosses. The challenge is unbalanced causing boredom and intense engagement to waver back and forth throughout gameplay. The game is recommended with conditions.

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Read more about the article Fight for the Light – ‘Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition’ Review

Fight for the Light – ‘Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition’ Review

  • Post author:Jami Särkinen
  • Post published:October 25, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Arguably one of the most beautiful games out there is getting a sequel soon, so here’s a reminder of where Ori originates from.

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Read more about the article Fortnite Fall Skirmish pioneers the new eSports

Fortnite Fall Skirmish pioneers the new eSports

  • Post author:nairda
  • Post published:October 23, 2018
  • Post category:Features

Unlike other conventional eSports tournaments by Blizzard and Riot Games, Epic Games has some remarkably distinct event style in Fortnite Fall Skirmish, which people would not expect from a $10,000,000 prized tournament.

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Read more about the article Transmission | 5 Games from #FGJX that Just Demanded Eyeballs. (All the Eyeballs I have)

Transmission | 5 Games from #FGJX that Just Demanded Eyeballs. (All the Eyeballs I have)

  • Post author:Nyx Hor
  • Post published:April 4, 2018
  • Post category:Features

Early around January this year, the Global Game Jam took place yet again around the world. In Finland alone, #FGJX (a.k.a Finnish Game Jam) had more than 20 locations, with…

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Read more about the article “Yes, my Gatekeeper”. A Review of Atmosfear: The Gatekeeper

“Yes, my Gatekeeper”. A Review of Atmosfear: The Gatekeeper

  • Post author:Oskari Vaaras
  • Post published:March 30, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Atmosfear: The Gatekeeper is a DVD board game where its main attraction is also its biggest flaw.

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Read more about the article Cars 3: muutakin kuin pelkkää kilpa-ajoa
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Cars 3: muutakin kuin pelkkää kilpa-ajoa

  • Post author:Sini Jaatinen
  • Post published:March 22, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Aja itsesi voittoon ja pidä hauskaa elokuvasta tuttujen hahmojen parissa Cars3 -pelissä

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Read more about the article “Battle of the Reds and the Whites in Finland in 1918” Review

“Battle of the Reds and the Whites in Finland in 1918” Review

  • Post author:Markku Vesa
  • Post published:March 12, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

A century-old boardgame with unbalanced gameplay makes for a good conversation piece

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Read more about the article Oscar and the SMB Monster

Oscar and the SMB Monster

  • Post author:Oskari Vaaras
  • Post published:February 26, 2018
  • Post category:Features

Based on a true story, this is a tale of a foolish knight who faces the horrors of the Super Mario Bros. movie. Once upon a time in the kingdom…

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Read more about the article I’m Happy when I stop Hopping

I’m Happy when I stop Hopping

  • Post author:Oskari Vaaras
  • Post published:February 16, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

In Happy Hopper you hop until you drop from boredom. It won’t take long until you get to the latter part.

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Read more about the article What is LOVE?

What is LOVE?

  • Post author:Oskari Vaaras
  • Post published:February 13, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Indie platformer LOVE shows how something simple and short can be relaxing and fun.

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Read more about the article TaDaa/Top That! board game review

TaDaa/Top That! board game review

  • Post author:Aleksi Kesseli
  • Post published:February 9, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

#simple but #effective: Top That! #boardgame #review

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Read more about the article Grim Fandango Remastered Review
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Grim Fandango Remastered Review

  • Post author:Antti Takku
  • Post published:February 6, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Back in 1998 LucasArts released an adventure game called Grim Fandango where the player follows the adventures of Manuel ”Manny” Calavera in the Land of the Dead. Despite being considered…

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Read more about the article Angry Video Game Turd

Angry Video Game Turd

  • Post author:Oskari Vaaras
  • Post published:December 19, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie can be described with a single word: disappointment. What were they thinking?

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Read more about the article Panzer Dragoon Saga (Saturn) review

Panzer Dragoon Saga (Saturn) review

  • Post author:Aleksi Kesseli
  • Post published:December 13, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Status symbol or a genuinely underappreciated classic? Review of Panzer Dragoon Saga.

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Read more about the article An odd odyssey in Abe’s world

An odd odyssey in Abe’s world

  • Post author:Oskari Vaaras
  • Post published:December 5, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee is a 90s gem definitely worth playing. It’s a great from zero to hero story of a slave searching for freedom.

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