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What Makes A Game a "Must-Play" Title?
Labelling games as “must-plays” has become increasingly common in recent years, but despite its presence, it does not have a clear definition. So what makes a game a "must-play" title?
Raza Mirza
Nov 34 min read


The Dedication And Grind Of Growing Streamers: In Conversation With Chopkoh And Gwenleanne
Streaming is an evolving landscape, and their insights provide valuable lessons for anyone looking to enter the industry.
Luna Morningstar
Aug 256 min read


Do We Own the Games We Play? A Look into What Digital Game Ownership Means
Digital purchases are instant, often more affordable, and save time. But with that convenience comes a subtle trade-off: we are moving further away from true ownership.
Joanne Baranga
Aug 54 min read


The Spirit of Pokémon: Inside the 2025 Europe International Championships
You may think you know Pokémon, but beyond the franchise’s animated series and many video games is a vast and fiercely competitive world,...
Joanne Baranga
Mar 255 min read


In Conversation With: QwertyProphecy
The Dark Queen of Mortholme is a recently released indie game taking inspiration from cult classics such as Dark Souls and the timeless...
Karan Nimsons
Mar 245 min read


An Unstoppable Object Meets An Immovable Force: Reviewing Mosu’s The Dark Queen of Mortholme.
Image by Mosu (qwertyprophecy) @ itch.io “You are the Dark Queen, the most powerful being in your entire universe. Your lair is breached...
Karan Nimsons
Mar 242 min read


Pleasure and Pain in Fallout’s Post-Apocalyptic Americana
Loosely defined as a philosophy and lifestyle prioritising the pursuit of pleasure, hedonism is a recurring theme in 'Fallout'.
Humaira Valera & Karan Nimsons
Mar 166 min read


How I Sold My Soul For A 0.6% Drop Rate
Gacha games don’t just sell you characters. They sell you attachment, obsession, and a 0.6% chance at happiness.
Luna Morningstar
Mar 63 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...
Aaliyah De Freitas
Dec 6, 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
Apr 18, 20243 min read
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