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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
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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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Read more about the article Joy(less)-Cons: Fix the input drift of your Nintendo Switch!

Joy(less)-Cons: Fix the input drift of your Nintendo Switch!

  • Post author:Henry
  • Post published:November 29, 2021
  • Post category:Toys and Gadgets

If your Nintendo’s controls feel like there’s some Initial-D drifting going on between your thumb and the thumbstick’s don’t fear, there is a fix!

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Read more about the article Stranded Deep: the Water World Routine

Stranded Deep: the Water World Routine

  • Post author:Valerii Kucheba
  • Post published:November 12, 2021
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An interesting and unique survival game option. Have you ever had a chance to experience a totally different environment, where all you can see is a vast ocean?

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Read more about the article Winning and losing play an important role in social player behaviour over the level of violent content

Winning and losing play an important role in social player behaviour over the level of violent content

  • Post author:Aki-Petteri Meskanen
  • Post published:November 8, 2021
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

The level of violent content in video games doesn’t lead to anti-social player behaviour on its own.

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Read more about the article What would it be like to shake someone’s hand?

What would it be like to shake someone’s hand?

  • Post author:Cary Mackay
  • Post published:October 29, 2021
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In the words of its creator, A Firm Handshake is simply about ‘what it would be like to shake someone’s hand’. Yet this self-depreciating description, as well as the game’s simple structure, belie an experience rich in humour and semantic depth.

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Read more about the article How do sports-themed video games help in real life sports?

How do sports-themed video games help in real life sports?

  • Post author:THellstrom
  • Post published:June 4, 2021
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Can sports-themed video games be beneficial in real life sports? Can it develop the players’ intelligence in real life as well? Let’s find out.

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Read more about the article The Archaic Attitude Towards Video Games in German TV Coverage

The Archaic Attitude Towards Video Games in German TV Coverage

  • Post author:Markus Kämäräinen
  • Post published:May 31, 2021
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

A study shows that German public television holds still a persistent and biased view on video games.

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Read more about the article FIFA 21- a part of iconic game series

FIFA 21- a part of iconic game series

  • Post author:THellstrom
  • Post published:February 1, 2021
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The new FIFA21 is a combination of old versions of the game and new more realistic qualities.

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Read more about the article Just War: Ethical Issues Surrounding Warfare
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Just War: Ethical Issues Surrounding Warfare

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:March 19, 2018
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Zagal’s article focuses on some of the different ways that war is represented and portrayed in videogames

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Read more about the article Videogame consumption: The apophatic dimension
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Videogame consumption: The apophatic dimension

  • Post author:Jerkko Hietanen
  • Post published:March 14, 2018
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Can spiritual concepts be applied to videogames – the case of the apophatic

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Read more about the article Does violent gameplay lead to aggressive behavior?

Does violent gameplay lead to aggressive behavior?

  • Post author:Sami Kepsu
  • Post published:November 27, 2017
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

In his article, Grant Tavinor deconstructs the meaning of aggressive behavior and the fictional nature of videogames

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Read more about the article Theming videogames

Theming videogames

  • Post author:MTsokkinen
  • Post published:April 26, 2016
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The article argues using #sport themed #videogames that #theming is a useful way for understanding videogames and #society

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Read more about the article Usage of consumer videogames for military training
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Usage of consumer videogames for military training

  • Post author:MTsokkinen
  • Post published:April 26, 2016
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Research article on how commercial first person shooters are used for training British Army.  #military #training #COTS

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