Games and Books as Crucial Components of the Whole Imaginary Universe
Books, based on games seem to expand the inner universe to satisfy the fans. Are the authors able to save …
Nextlander podcast: A wholesome peek into the game industry
Is the Nextlander podcast your next binge obsession of dad jokes and gaming news?
A Guidebook for Travelling Through Post-Apocalyptic Areas in the World of Metro
Do you have a desire to look at the remains of civilization, left after the nuclear war? Follow the travel …
Life Is Strange: True Colors – Are There Colors We Haven’t Already Seen?
Life Is Strange shows its true colors when it comes to game design but along with a bigger price tag, …
Steel Assault: Retro throwback with diminishing returns
Steel Assault is a short, action-packed guitar riff that tries to relate to all the side-scrolling action fans. But does …
Stranded Deep: the Water World Routine
An interesting and unique survival game option. Have you ever had a chance to experience a totally different environment, where …
PlayStation VR: Simple But Sometimes tricky
Lacking the adrenaline, fear, engagement, and fascination while playing video games? Grab a PlayStation VR headset and prepare your mind …
What would it be like to shake someone’s hand?
In the words of its creator, A Firm Handshake is simply about ‘what it would be like to shake someone’s …
Short adventure, grand experience – Helen’s Mysterious Castle
Get ready to eat steaks, duel against monsters and meet charming characters in this short #Indie #JRPG, called #HelensMysteriousCastle!
DayZ: Still Worth Playing with All the Inherent Technical Defects?
Is your gaming experience lacking the realism, atmosphere, and maximum level of credibility? Try the survival project DayZ, so you …
Four waves of historical awareness – history of Finnish gaming
Jaakko Suominen categorizes four different waves of historical awareness in digital gaming that emphasize certain characteristics in writing and presenting …
Videogame music deserves more recognition than it gets.
Does videogame music matter or is it just there to fill the silence?
Different types of challenges in games.
How can games challenge us? Here I discuss three different types of challenges: Problem solving, mechanical actions, and social interaction. …
Breathtakingly Beautiful…And Boring: Gris Review
Gris is a 2D platform-adventure with award-winning visual design, yet gameplay so lacking that it seems clear to which the …
Who Gets The Invite Next? – A predictions about Super Smash Bros Ultimate Two Final DLC Fighters
Who are the last two to get Super Smash Bros Ultimate Fighters Pass invite? There are some possible patterns and …
Investigating And Battling On The Vast And Mysterious Federal Bureau of Control – Control
Examine the large and vast the Oldest House as a new Director of The Federal Bureau of Control while eliminating …
Bowser’s Fury: Mad Dad Spat at Cat-Clad Man at Lake Lapcat
Transform Super Mario into Giga Cat Mario and catfight Bowser into his senses in this pawesome game!
Have games changed over the years, or have I? Maybe both.
There are more games than ever to play, yet I struggle to find the good ones to play. Here I …
Performing and Pretending for The Audience of One: Role-Playing in Single-Player Games
What are the affordances and restrictions the digital single-player role-playing games impose on the gamer? The study explores the different …
Beyond Gender Stereotypes: Narrative Video Games as a Tool for Fostering Gender Equality
Video games have started to take steps towards more inclusive representations of gender identities. A study by Dalila Forni discusses …
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