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Since 2009, the game's lead heroine sparked debates with her unconventional portrayal, earning both critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase.

Photo by Mia Jones Language, written, verbal, through signs, and expressions; we are constrained by it. Language affects the way we feel,...

Starfield , Bethesda Softworks (BGS) newest AAA title, dropped on September 6th. Their first big title since Fallout 4 in 2015 and their first new IP in over 25 years, Starfield was hotly anticipated and had been in the works for nearly a decade. It also was expected to be crucial in regards to the image and success of BGS going forward. Bethesda has a long history of being a pioneer in the gaming industry. They have been successfully making games since the late 90s with the

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 for you to physically grasp, despite knowing that clouds are real and serve a real function in ecosystems. It’s the same for cloud storage and the convenience it has provided in the age of the Internet; digital data is stored in logical pools on servers as opposed to any hardware. Many industries, namely music and film, have already used clou

In 1984 Hayao Miyazaki released Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, his story of a simple agrarian community being dragged into the...

Before some great societal tragedies, namely capitalism, colonisation, and the patriarchy, ideas about sex were completely different. It...

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 emotions—the stress and worry—that engulfed me in the days after the announcement of Critical Role’s London return after five years and their first live-show in three. I managed to snag two tickets before the announcement of the sell-out circulated on social media. Three minutes. They sold out in three minutes . Now, a couple of weeks post-sh

Dishonored offers a unique perspective on the Victorian era, blending themes of morality, class struggles, and patriarchy.

Polish-Soviet Propaganda Poster, 1920. The art world is commonly understood as a cultural institution standing alone – caged within...

Image by Lucy Morvillo from Pexels In the ever-evolving realm of creative expression, an enduring practice persists. Tucked away in the...