Dungeons and dragons as the first gaming platform
First there was Atari, then Nintendo and so on. WRONG - first there was D&D.
Cities: Skylines Review – Being A Mayor Has Never Been So Fun
Develop your city from a humble village to a bustling metropolis in this colorful, smoothly running city simulator.
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 …
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 …
Not Your Typical Office Job: Death and Taxes Review
Who gets to decide who lives and who dies? In this 2D narrative puzzle game you play as a fresh-faced …
See Your Partners True Colors: Play Survival Co-op With Them
Playing cooperative games with your significant other is fun, and it can also reveal things about your partner that otherwise …
Why do people play old games?
Kristian Redhead Ahm challenges existing literature on the motivations of playing old games, also known as retrogaming. He finds out …
It’s More Than Skin-Deep: Creating Diversity in Digital and Non-Digital Games
Diversity in games requires more than player-customizable avatars. The extensive game analysis outlines five strategies for creating more inclusive characters …
Disco Elysium – A nonstop disco adventure
The narrative of Disco Elysium is clever, disturbing, and funny. It is an excellent text-heavy and story-driven rpg for fans …
Rocket League – Soccer but Way More Fun
Have you ever wanted to combine fast cars and soccer? If you have, don’t worry because Rocket League already did …
Rummikub – is it all up to chance?
Rummikub is an old game that is based on skill, luck, and tiles. Is it possible to win without any …
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.
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?
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 …
Are Battle Royale Games Only Here for the Easy Money?
Battle Royale games have invaded our playgrounds and become part of the gaming community. But are they just too plain …
‘KAHOOT!’ and Gamification as Part of Better Learning Experience
In the future ‘KAHOOT!’ and other tools can make the learning process of students easier.
Academic Research About Esports Is Breaking the Borders Between Fields of Study
The number of academic researches about esports has been increasing since the year 2002.
PC Vs. Console – The Never-Ending Fight for Dominance
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not …
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