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Tag: nostalgia

17.12.2023

Why are We Chasing Nostalgia in Video Games?

Nostalgia, the reason why we keep coming back to those games we loved in our childhood.

  • Game Research Highlights
4.12.2022

Grid your way to the glory – review of Heroes of Might & Magic 3

Since the dawn of the new millennium, we have been blessed to experience one of the greatest fantasy strategy games of all time: Heroes of Might & Magic 3. Mighty is the legacy of this one but is the magic still there?

  • Game Reviews
3.5.2022

Bratz dolls’ comeback through nostalgia  - Dolls are more than just toys

The 2000s are back: The Bratz dolls are making a comeback through nostalgia and the y2k trend on social media.

  • Features
15.12.2021

Element TD 2 - Take Me Back

Sometimes games don’t have to innovate at all to be enjoyable.

  • Game Reviews
25.9.2017

Parodia ja pastissi ovat pelikritiikin lähteitä nostalgiapeleissä

Braid, Homesickened ja Velocity2X ovat pelattavia pelikritiikkejä.

  • Game Research Highlights
15.5.2017

Days Gone By: Nostalgia in Game Design

Nostalgia can rise from the most mundane things and drive players to explore.

  • Game Research Highlights

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