Category: Game-related media

Games for Change: Can Video Games Promote Mental Health (Literacy)?

Mario Kart’s Competitive Scene: Real Esport or Utopian Dream?

What happens when Mario Kart players take racing seriously? See how the #community created its own #competitive world. From #fan leagues to the new Mario Kart World updates, no help from #Nintendo required. #Esports #Switch2

From Tiny Indie Game to Horror Film Hit

What is Iron Lung, and why’s everyone talking about it? #movies #indie

Vampire Survivors – A humble game that took the video game industry by storm

Since its release, Vampire Survivors has become a phenomenon. But what is exactly Vampire Survivors is and what is the reason behind its appeal? #BulletHeaven #VampireSurvivors #IndieGame

The Indie is king cultural phenomena

The popularity of indie games cannot be overstated, but have they become so popular that they can be considered leaders of the gaming industry? In fact, they have become so popular that many video game fans prefer indie over AAA games.

The Lore of Taverna: An Interview with One of the Founders of Finland’s First Board Game Café

The Devil’s Game

All roads lead to Rome, so what other choice does a gambling man have than to head back into the den? We discuss Roulette (a.k.a. The Devil’s Game), the love of my life. How does it work? What kind of experience should you expect when playing it? And, why does it have such an odd epithet?

Guess, Betray, Repeat: How “word impostor” became last month’s most addictive Guessing Game

One secret word. One unknowing faker. Endless accusations. How this paper-slip party game #WordImpostor infiltrated #TikTok feeds. Learn its simple rules, about the new apps to play, and discover why nothing beats the old-school bowl full of papers. #PartyGames #SocialDeduction

Getting Strategic with Sonic Super Teams

If you’re looking for a competitive boardgame for ages seven and up, Sonic Super Teams is worth considering even if you don’t know the franchise. #SonicTheHedgehog #Boardgame #FamilyGame

How Gambling Took Over Gaming

Everyone dreams of winning the lottery. Few manage to, and even more spend their entire lives trying. Now, gambling disguised as mechanics is getting increasingly normalized, and soon, gaming will be synonymous with taking a risk. This article is a critique of the current state of the industry.

Expedition 33’s potentially problematic player power progression

I am going to complain about difficulty balancing and being overpowered for roughly 1000 words. No story spoilers included.

Guy With 100+ Hours In Balatro Tries Poker (not clickbait)

And maybe you should too! #cardgames #poker

The Finnish Museum of Games is a window into Finnish gaming history

Xbox at a crossroads

When Death Stranding Got Too Serious

When a novel’s prologue describes someone being eaten by a monstrous woman and defecated on to a beach, you know you’re in for something special. But what should an #adaptation of #DeathStranding keep in mind to truly succeed? #Novelization

Ghost of Yotei - A Repetitive Open World Sequel

Deepdive into a game lore - Game lorecast podcasts

Want to know more about a certain game’s world and lore? Then game lorecasts could be the thing for you! #podcast #gamelore #residentevil

When the music shapes half of your experience - Leitmotif in Hollow Knight's soundtrack

How #Hollow_Knight’s #music leads you through the ups and downs of a lone wanderer. From a vague beginning to a sorrowful victory, this evolving melody tells a story of hope, struggle, and sacrifice, making it one of the most unforgettable aspects of this #indie masterpiece.

Female Characters in Arcane – Diverse, Interesting, and Not Overshadowed

Arcane has a lot of amazing aspects, one of them being complex characters and good writing. This article will be discussing female representation in the series.