Vanity and Pride are getting married but not all the celebration guests are human or: “How I turned more than half of the village into bloodthirsty beasts.” #Roleplay #Werewolf #SocialDeduction #Narrative
Low Poly, High Hopes: Review of DeadPoly
If you're a #survival video game fan looking to #adventure the #postapocalyptic world among the undead with less emphasis on …
Feeling the Sting of Shame in a Lupine LARP
Bullied as a boy and shamed as a man, I faced my fears of embodied pretend play in a #LARP …
Traditional elements of hockey meet with hilarious gameplay
Nostalgia or actually a superb game? #NHL95 has everything a #hockey fan needs for an enjoyable game experience. It is …
The human origin of League of Legends
Today I will talk about one of the most famous online role-playing games that have ever been created: the acclaimed …
“Alias”, the Finnish Taboo
Finnish culture has adapted to its gamer scene one of the classic and well-known boardgames: “Taboo”; and it has done …
Sworn by Ghostlight – Detective stories under the pale moonlight
The solo-tabletop roleplaying game Sworn by Ghostlight is a great tool for horror storytelling that, depending on your preferences, might …
Bet this one wants to go to 11 – review of the board game Rock Science Original
Rock encyclopedia wrapped in a simple tabletop game. Roll the die, choose the difficulty and make your way around the …
Like tears in rain… of reflections – a review of Rain of Reflections: Set Free
Mixing point-and-click adventure and a strategy game, Rain of Reflections: Set Free is a mostly satisfying cyberpunk experience
Like herding cats – a review of Hidden Paws
Find the cats and rescue them from the cold of winter. Hidden Paws is a great and relaxing casual game …
Assassin’s Greed – review of the film Assassin’s Creed (2016)
Films based on popular games are notorious for being flops both financially and among fans of the game series. Will …
Cosplaying, video games and the industry: a Finnish perspective
#Cosplay has become a household known hobby during the couple of years. Cosplayers get the inspiration for their craft from …
The most “scary” version of Tinder in a game: Monster seeking monster
“Monster seeking monster” is an online game that needs all your ingenuity and creativity to get the love of other …
A present and past videogame podcast
The Past Is Now, a podcast where the Andalusians Cabesa Freeman and Ivelias Zero analyse cultural and technical aspects of …
Game Away, Mr. Wilson – Review of the indie game Stranded Deep (2022)
Did you live through a plane crash? Good. Now, craft a coconut flask and stay alive. Survival can be fun …
Heroes´ Feast – Bringing food to the gaming table
Even if you don´t happen to be a 6th-level cleric or a druid, you can create some adventurously flavored meals with …
Balloon World Cup, a Revolutionary Sport Event
This review talks about a revolutionary sports game called Balloon World Cup, created by two famous people. We will go …
A high tension “Operation”
Operation is one of the most historic boardgames that exist. A game that our parents and all of us have …
Sword Art Online – A depiction of a dystopian world where moral aspects lead us to questions for enjoyment and survival
Fun killing, betraying, and having powers are keys to reflection and questions about moral aspects in the survival game - …
Highlight of “Role-Playing Games and Well-Being” by Kerttu Lehto (2021)
Impacts of role play games (RPGs) in the study of well being is undeniable.
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