GAMING

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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