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The Most Anticipated Games of 2026
Which top titles should you be watching your calendar for? Here are some of the most anticipated games that fans will be awaiting through 2026
Sanya Jan
Feb 196 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 25, 20256 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 16, 20256 min read


'Grand Theft Hamlet' Review: 'The Play's The Thing'
Grand Theft Hamlet (Pinny Grylls, Sam Crane, 2024); Image courtesy of Tull Stories) In spite of all the surreal emotions that arise from...
Joe Breuer
Dec 11, 20245 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 scale. At such a distressing and uncertain time in humanity, people turned to the highly immersive game for a sense of community, comfort and entertainment. As a series Animal Crossing has served the same purpose continuously since its original release in 2001, providing people with an outlet to access a subdued reality where players can fish,
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 space are slowly starting to change. For many enthusiasts, gaming is largely considered as a bridge between reality and fictional, fantastical worlds. ‘Now Play This’ is an exhibition that explores the playful nature of gaming against the tangibility of physical spaces and hardware. Photo courtesy of Somerset House Presenting audiences with a
Karan Nimsons
Apr 18, 20243 min read


'Fortnite Festival' Review: A Fire Festival, Or Like Fyre Festival?
Screenshot from Fortnite Festival, courtesy of Epic Games News page on Fortnite Festival “Fortnite has a new game mode I think you’ll like,” said my brother to me last month. This was a sentence I would have never expected anyone to direct my way. I soon found out he was referring to Fortnite’s latest game mode, ‘Fortnite Festival’. As my household’s resident rhythm game player, I was duly elected to beat my brothers’ friends top scores on his Friends List leaderboard. My sac
Talia Andrea
Jan 11, 20245 min read


STRAND Magazine Arts and Culture Roundup 2023: Our Top Picks From This Year
Image courtesy of Ian Schneider via Unsplash (licensed under Unsplash License) It's the most wonderful time of the year, as I'm sure the...
The Strand Magazine
Dec 1, 202310 min read


Lies Of P: Does It Have The Potential To Compete With Bloodborne?
In "Lies of P," you play as Pinocchio in a dark, Gothic-fairy tale world, battling biomechanical monsters.
Alex Alcock
Sep 19, 20233 min read


The Rise of Cozy Gaming: Finding Comfort in Virtual Worlds
Cozy games: the perfect way to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Josh Susak
Sep 14, 20234 min read
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