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Aaliyah De Freitas
Dec 6, 20243 min read
Cozy Gaming v Triple-A: What Makes Slow-Paced Games So Entertaining?
Image by Rylie Howerter via Flickr Animal Crossing: New Horizons defined the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns for gamers on an international...


Karan Nimsons
Apr 18, 20243 min read
'Now Play This' at Somerset House
As technology continues to become increasingly sophisticated and ever-present in all areas of life, the familiar boundaries of digital...

Karan Nimsons
Feb 29, 20242 min read
Let’s Dance, Boys! The Enduring Allure of Bayonetta
Since 2009, the game's lead heroine sparked debates with her unconventional portrayal, earning both critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase.

Humaira Valera
Feb 16, 20243 min read
Spirittea is Your New Favorite Comfort Game
Hey human, we've got problems! This town is crawling with troublesome spirits, and you're the only one who can see them!

Talia Andrea
Jan 11, 20245 min read
'Fortnite Festival' Review: A Fire Festival, Or Like Fyre Festival?
Screenshot from Fortnite Festival, taken by author. (Use protected under Fair Dealing: Criticism and Review) “Fortnite has a new game...

Owen Marburg
Jan 9, 20245 min read
Starfield Is Everything Wrong With Bethesda’s Current Direction
Starfield, Bethesda Softworks (BGS) newest AAA title, dropped on September 6th. Their first big title since Fallout 4 in 2015 and their...


Kiana Kardooni
Jan 9, 20244 min read
Way In Over Its Head? The Appeal of Cloud Gaming to its Industry
When looking at the sky, it’s easy to forget that should you somehow touch a cloud, your hand would just go through it. There’s nothing...


Arjan Mann
Nov 21, 20236 min read
From Twitch to Wembley: My Evening at Critical Role LIVE
I wrote a piece for the Strand’s 2023 Freshers edition titled “The Arduous Quest for Tickets and Why it Sucks.” I delved into all the...

Iesa Rahman
Nov 14, 20236 min read
The Grey and Green: Victorian Imagery in Dishonored
Dishonored offers a unique perspective on the Victorian era, blending themes of morality, class struggles, and patriarchy.

Karan Nimsons
Nov 11, 20232 min read
Venba and the Festival of Lights: A Diwali Gaming Feature
Venba is a narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian immigrant mom, who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s.
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