Mass Effect trilogy gives us a perspective of a possible future where the disabilities haven't been written off but are still present, existing among futuristic technologies.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a School for the Disabled? – Katawa Shoujo review
Katawa Shoujo isn’t your typical dating simulator. Strap yourself in for an emotional rollercoaster presented to you by... 4chan?
Speedrunning – To Destroy is to Transform
A study on speedrunning a zombie game, Left 4 Dead, counters the view of the practice as only game-breaking to …
Soda Machines – A Mere Symbols of Refreshment or Representations of Our Capitalistic Reality
Soda machines in video games contain purposes of consumerism, aesthetic, ludic, and narrative, to enhance players' presence. Furthermore, they fortify …
Super Smash Bros. Brawl – A Fighting Game Masterpiece?
Praised for its entertainment value and musical score, Super Smash Bros. Brawl makes for a strong third installment for the …
Trying to shoot enemies in my twenties – Why I prefer story-driven games over shooters
The short story of how I became the player I am today.
Sonic the Hedgehog – Platformer from the Past
Have you always wanted to be a blue hedgehog running through dangerous and exciting levels? After almost 30 years it …
Music Matters When It Comes to Flow
Generative music in games affect the flow experience of gameplay sessions which may be beneficial in game design.
The Sims 4 – Where You Are The God
Create the house of your dreams, make the perfect Sim or watch the world burn. In The Sims 4, the …
A Beautiful Mess: True Remembrance Review
True Remembrance is an excellent visual novel if you like feeling emotionally vulnerable.
Solo board gaming: An analysis of player motivations
An article by Dale Leorke, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre of Excellence in Game Culture Studies at Tampere University, …
Merkitseekö kuolema bittimaailmassa vain häviötä? – Sureminen ja hautaaminen jätetään videopeleissä tarkoituksella taka-alalle
Tutkimus osoittaa, että kuolema voidaan esittää videopeleissä hyvin vähäpätöisenä ja mekaanisena osana itse tarinaa.
Streets of Rage 2 – Beat ‘em Up Classic for a Good Reason
Beat ‘em up games are all the same, but is Streets of Rage 2 something else? Something better?
Deserted Island Getaway package – Animal Crossing: New Horizons
A relaxing, visually pleasing, deserted island experience on Switch for those in need of a break.
Overwatch – The Story Told Across Mediums
Overwatch surely has plenty of characters to choose from, their stories explained in materials used for promoting the game, but …
The Case of Excessive Realism in Games
Games seek to be more and more realistic both graphically and gameplay-wise. Usually, authenticity enhances immersion. However, in some cases, …
Call of Duty: Warzone – Another Battle Royale Game
Battle Royale games are released one after another. Is Call of Duty: Warzone something that stands out from the …
Revolting, yet captivating – Song of Saya review
Song of Saya is a masterfully crafted horror visual novel that will make you very uncomfortable in a good way. …
Learning through gaming – Are games the future in the classroom?
Gaming in classroom, a doomed combination in education? Hewett et al. article “The 21st century classroom gamer” explores this …
How gaming could reduce bias and connect us
Research suggests that gaming can be used as an effective tool to reduce bias.
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