Relishing in the details of game development helps me build an appreciation for both the worlds of games and the people who make them. This includes environmental design I normally take for granted, like a game’s day-to-night cycle. While time of day can often influence how I play a game, I rarely stop and pause […]
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It took me two years and 300 hours to beat Sekiro
I don’t consider myself a gamer — I’m just someone who quite likes playing video games. Apart from a Game Boy in the 1990s, the first console I owned was a Nintendo Switch that I bought in early 2018 to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I finally got around to buying […]
You Can’t Convince Me That I Need To Buy A Switch Pro
I found my Switch yesterday, buried under a pile of clothes on a chair that hasn’t been sat on since we were allowed to walk around without a mask. The Switch hasn’t been there that long, mind – I put around 100 hours into New Pokemon Snap back in April, although I don’t think I’ve played […]
Planet Zoo Lets You Compare Meerkats In New Africa Pack
Frontier has announced the Africa Pack for Planet Zoo. This new DLC adds five new animals, a timed scenario, and a huge range of themed scenery to the game. You’ll find the Meerkat, Southern White Rhino, African Penguin, and Fennec Fox all ready to enter habitats, while the Sacred Scarab Beetle is a unique addition […]
Stardew Valley Made Me Question Why We Love The Mundane In Games But Hate It In Real Life
I’m sure many of you have had this experience before with Stardew Valley and similar games. After a long day of work and other household obligations, I went to sit down for my nightly routine of relaxing with Stardew Valley. All I wanted to do after spending my entire day on responsibilities was get into […]
Mass Effect Has Me Feeling Guilty About Virtual Love Triangles
Commander Shepard is such a slut. Not intentionally so, but my version of the galactic saviour accidentally found herself in an awkward love triangle amidst the Normandy when she should have been focused on putting a stop to Saren’s evil plans. But there’s always time to relax between stopping evil hypnotic bugs on Feros and […]
Twitch Has Seemingly Banned Mention of Hot Tubs
Hot tub streamers on Twitch continue to rise in popularity, but many are discovering that Twitch has banned the mention of hot tubs on their official channel. Mentioning hot tubs will result in the message not being posted because of “conflicts with the channel’s moderation settings.” Why did Twitch ban just one word though? The […]
Pokémon Snap: Where To Find Mew Location – Guide
Let’s be honest, Mew is the one Pokémon you need to find in New Pokémon Snap. The latest iteration of the ‘gotta photograph ’em all’ game on Nintendo Switch is nothing short of a delight, and the upgrades to the in-game photography make capturing these pocket monsters a real treat. For those wanting the best of […]
The Sega Dreamcast Gets New Merch
Sega’s Dreamcast may have undoubtedly lost the sixth console generation, and even pushed the studio out of the market, but it did manage to win the hearts of thousands. Seen as a tragic figure—a brave final stand from Sega, which was anything but lazy—the Dreamcast has retained a cult following in the gaming community, predominantly […]
Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro And The Joy Of Anime Facial Expressions
I love anime that aren’t afraid to experiment with animation styles, shows and films that don’t consider themselves constrained by traditional means. It’s one of the most diverse animation mediums on the planet – for better or worse – and studios take that identity and run with it as a slate of new shows arrives […]