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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


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 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-show
Arjan Mann
Nov 21, 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.
Iesa Rahman
Nov 15, 20236 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.
Karan Nimsons
Nov 11, 20232 min read


Planescape: A Return to the Multiverse
Planescape, a beloved D&D setting, has returned in 2023 offering players a chance to explore the multiverse and the iconic city of Sigil.
Arjan Mann
Nov 2, 20234 min read


Decisions, Decisions: Baldur’s Gate 3’s Common Option Dilemma
BG3 sees players gravitating towards conventional character choices, reflecting the delicate balance between immersion and identification.
Karan Nimsons
Oct 29, 20233 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


Opinion: Let E3 die
Once a gaming spectacle, E3's future teeters on the edge – can it reinvent itself or is it time to pull the plug?
Alex Alcock
Sep 11, 20233 min read


The Resurgence of D&D and the 'Critical Role' of Online Streaming
Dungeons & Dragons: The game that was once labeled as satanic is now back in form as an established pop-culture presence.
Arjan Mann
Sep 9, 20235 min read
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