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1st March 2024

Are we finally in the age of the video game ‘auteur’?

Originally a term created to apply to the film industry, the games industry has finally developed far enough to the point where we have multiple well-recognisable auteur figures in the mainstream – but is that all?

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14th February 2024

Killer obsession: Ranking the Dead by Daylight killers by dateability

Spending Valentine’s Day alone? Why not let yourself be wooed by Behaviour Interactive’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes, splattered affectingly in the blood of their victims?
5th February 2024

More narrators in video games, please

Baldur’s Gate 3’s narrator proves that narrators are still just as interesting to include as ever; let’s reflect back upon some of the more exceptional ones in recent history

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Getting into Dungeons and Dragons with the Tabletop Roleplaying Society
30th November 2023

Getting into Dungeons and Dragons with the Tabletop Roleplaying Society

Have you watched the Dungeons and Dragons film, or played Baldur’s Gate 3 and want to know how you can join in on the fun? Here’s a brief introduction, with help from the Tabletop Roleplaying Society!
It’s 2023 and we still have issues with female representation in games
18th November 2023

It’s 2023 and we still have issues with female representation in games

A glance at the last year’s video game releases reveals that the historic bias against female characters still plagues the industry
Spider-Man 2 review: Amazing, at times
7th November 2023

Spider-Man 2 review: Amazing, at times

Featuring some genuinely good content, but otherwise hampered by some shallow writing and outdated notions of gameplay, Spider-Man 2 might not be spectacular, or even amazing – but it might still be worth your time
Why are there so many weirdo video game merchants, anyway?
25th October 2023

Why are there so many weirdo video game merchants, anyway?

From the Resident Evil 4 merchant to Brok and Sindri, there are an alarming number of strange video games merchants
A timeline of the Unity controversy
19th October 2023

A timeline of the Unity controversy

A look into the events that led up to CEO John Riccitiello’s resignation from his role from Unity Technologies
Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space: Perhaps the most compelling case yet for remakes
10th October 2023

Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space: Perhaps the most compelling case yet for remakes

It’s a great time to be a horror fan as two classic 2000s horror games are fully realised in the Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space remakes
Dredge: Euphoric short excitement
28th April 2023

Dredge: Euphoric short excitement

Deep, dark and dreadful. Black Salt Games’ debut, Dredge, delivers a delightful dunk, with some short lacking narratives.
Eight exciting games this year
26th March 2023

Eight exciting games this year

Are you struggling to decide what to play? Check out this list to find out more about some of the games coming out in 2023
God of War: Ragnarök fails its female characters
5th March 2023

God of War: Ragnarök fails its female characters

Disappointingly, the latest installment in the God of War series continues its tradition of side-lining female characters
Sonic Frontiers: Sega Genesis Evangelion
5th March 2023

Sonic Frontiers: Sega Genesis Evangelion

Sonic Frontiers is the latest hurdle in the marathon that the blue hedgehog must finish before starring in a good game
There’s plenty wrong with me: The Arkham saga retrospective
28th November 2022

There’s plenty wrong with me: The Arkham saga retrospective

A love letter to Rocksteady and the Batman games they made
Gotham Knights: The Freebird Rule
25th November 2022

Gotham Knights: The Freebird Rule

The newest instalment in the archive of Batman video games fails to top the standard set by the Arkham Saga
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II: The paradox of keeping games free of politics
24th November 2022

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II: The paradox of keeping games free of politics

In the wake of the newest Call of Duty game, the intentions of the ‘keep politics out of video games’ crowd remain as clear as ever
Overwatch 2 is overrated
30th October 2022

Overwatch 2 is overrated

Overwatch remains unchanged, with microtransactions and minimal reward systems leaving people wanting more
An action-packed joy ride with the Guardians of the Galaxy
30th October 2022

An action-packed joy ride with the Guardians of the Galaxy

Guardians of the Galaxy captures the heart and soul of the characters, while standing on its own without the MCU.