First you scheme and then steal, two-phased rounds make sure you never know what’ll happen next in this board game.
A Night in Pelican Town – A Tale of Lonely Avatar
In this melancholic story set in Stardew Valley, we delve into the mind of a forgotten game character.
Exploring On Their Own – The Value of Implicit Video Game Tutorials
Giving players freedom to roam can be more beneficial than holding their hand too much.
Realistic hunting: ten seconds of excitement, one hour of boredom
theHunter: Call of the Wild takes you to beautiful places and to thrilling moments – but it is absolutely not …
Do League of Legends players overestimate their skills – The ELO Hell phenomenon
Research investigates, are low-ranked LoL players affected by Dunning-Krueger effect and blame failures on others
Chasing and running away since 1980
Have you ever wondered what is it like to be a ghost in Pac-Man?
‘Everything’ is a game that’s bigger than itself
This silly and thought-provoking indie game crash-courses you through Alan Watts’ existential philosophy by letting you be anything.
Conviction of the Dour Guardians: Curse of the Dead Gods and the game of a thousand shadows
Desperate, you face the deities of old, lost in a land you once looked to dominate, now feeble and weak. …
What Do We Know About Professional Gaming?
A look into the current research on professional gaming and professional gamers in e-sports.
An open world is not merely a setting, it needs to engage just like in Red Dead Redemption 2
A realistic open world that engages and interests you while also making you feel like a bystander.
Games, drinks, and tentacles – Fond memories made in Taverna
Have you been to Taverna, a board game café in Tampere? If not, take a tour with me, I’ll show …
7 Wonders – A card Game With A Strategic Twist
7 Wonders is a tactical card game where players try to lead their civilization to glory over their opponents.
Lost in darkness, SOS letter from a League of Legends Champion
Can you read me? My name is Shaco and I’m in pain, I need your help, please come to me. …
“Mom! We made a game in school, and it was awesome!” Implementation of game design activities in children’s formal contexts
Authors observe children designing games at school to analyze collaboration and digital skills. Reports indicate higher motivation and interesting results …
Night City stroll to the Afterlife
Distant billboards, ad-screens, flashing lights and white noise. Explore the open-world of Cyberpunk 2077 in this first-person experience by taking …
Not the pinnacle of racing games, but F1 23 is still a strong podium contender
If a sim racing experience isn’t a must for you and you just want to enjoy racing, F1 23 is …
Beneath Oresa – We will find the way down, by sword, fist, or pistol.
Given how critical #PlayerChoices have become to game design, #BeneathOresa offers a #RogueLikeDeckBuilder where failing is inevitable, but survival is …
Game with “complex role-playing stuff” left out – A review of Munchkin
Strategize your way to victory by defeating monsters and backstabbing your friends.
The Future of Handheld Gaming? A Review of Playstation Portal
New Playstation handheld gaming device is here, but it’s not following the steps of its predecessors. It is determined to …
Fishing for Achievements
Achievements are a great addition to a gaming hobby, but becoming an achievement hunter can go wrong.
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