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Personal stories that celebrate gaming culture.

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How Algorithms Have Become a Venom

The story of Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 as an allegory for parasitic algorithms

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The Nintendo Switch 2: A Fascinating Sequel

Discussing the worthiness of the newly revealed Nintendo Switch 2, with its assorted games and accessories

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Main Character Syndrome: The Billionaire Quest for Happiness

Exploring the damage wrought by good intentions

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How Should We Think About Game Dev Redemption Arcs?

How do we judge games that released broken, but became great?

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Reflections on Trauma, Time, and Memory Through 1000xResist

How 1000xResist explores the philosophical ramifications of past, present, and pain

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Remember That Joy Is An Act Of Resistance

Find solace in the things you enjoy, no matter how silly they are

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The Unexpected Genius of Sit and Spin Adventure

Weirdness can be greatness

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Formula 1 Video Games

Games to play along with the 2025 Grand Prix

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One Year Later – An Autopsy of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League

Exhuming a (once) live service game

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By Design: The Power of Immersion

Skyrim always brings you back

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Final Fantasy XIII Demands That We Fight For What Matters

Final Fantasy XIII's revolution is a literacy test for desperate times

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Gaming with Bad Internet

Don't let bad internet ruin your gaming fun

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The Narrative Value of Marvel Rivals

Live-service and narrative depth finally co-exist with Marvel Rivals

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A Selection of New PC Games Worth Playing in 2025

Don't look past some of last year's gems

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Secret Level Makes A Roguelike Existential

"Like my heart is tired, or something."

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Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Captures a Different Creature

An experience full of surprises

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Why Every Gamer Needs a High-Quality Custom Mouse Pad

Why mouse pads are important for gaming success

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Psycho Killer Simulator: Violence in Butcher's Creek

A lesson on contextualising violence in video games

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The Music of Becoming: Life Is Strange's Soundtrack, a Decade Later

Still fresh and intriguing

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Trusting in the Process: Revisiting Forspoken

Sometimes, the end is where it all begins

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The Strange Case of the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Video Game

Are you Jekyll or Hyde?

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A Deeply Subjective Look at Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

The power of a new emotional directness

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Monstrous and Magnificent: Exploring Identity Through Dungeons and Dragons

Self-discovery at the table

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The Cosmic Significance of Outer Wilds

Pondering the cosmos with The Outer Wilds

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Tips for Older Gamers Who Wear Reading Glasses

Getting older doesn't mean compromising your gaming enjoyment