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Experimental game reviews and writings that may be unconventional on some level.


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SBMM – The End of Casual Gaming?
Posted On 8.1.2021 Jere Salomaa 0

Skill-based matchmaking shouldn’t exist in games that target the casual gamer and here’s why.

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Yakuza: Like a Dragon; How a Genre Shift Can Revitalize A Stale Series
Posted On 7.1.2021 AAhonen 0

A game review of Yakuza: Like a Dragon after beating the main story. A Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) set in …

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Developing a little puzzle game during an ordinary evening
Posted On 4.1.2021 SLehikoinen 0

Game development has always been an interest of mine, but I have never created anything aside from lousy prototypes. That …

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Life is Strange 2 – How it masterfully highlights the sibling bond
Posted On 2.1.2021 Aadrita Kar 0

Life is certainly strange in Life is Strange 2, where it questions everything one takes for granted in one’s relationship …

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How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the CS:GO Esports experience?
Posted On 23.12.2020 Aleksi Tikkakoski 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on the world, and Esports is no different. In this text, I …

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The Current State of World of Warcraft; Why Shadowlands Need to Be Good
Posted On 17.12.2020 AAhonen 0

An experienced player's thoughts regarding the future of Blizzard's World of Warcraft. Can Shadowlands bring resurrect WoW to fight for …

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A Report of Events on the Island by Your Eminence’s Faithful Servant, Tom Nook
Posted On 14.12.2020 SErakanto 0

Tom Nook works tirelessly. The will of his eldritch master cannot be denied. The inevitable cannot be denied. The Island …

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Nintendo Switch Online is a perfect way to get in touch with nostalgic games
Posted On 8.12.2020 Esko Kykkänen 0

Nintendo Switch Online gives those who are subscribed to it a great platform to play retro games and get some …

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A year in South Korea: How I fell in love with the local gaming culture – and PC Bangs
Posted On 2.12.2020 LNieminen 0

At the heart of South Korea’s gaming culture are local Internet cafés, known as PC Bangs. I studied in South …

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Microtransactions – Define “micro”
Posted On 26.11.2020 PLeinonen 0

In a world where you can pay double the price of your game in #micropayments, what exactly does "micro" mean? …

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Trophy hunting – When is it fun and when is it pure torture?
Posted On 18.11.2020 Aadrita Kar 0

Is it worth it to go for the trophies in your favorite game’s trophy list? Or is it just a …

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Trying to shoot enemies in my twenties – Why I prefer story-driven games over shooters
Posted On 11.8.2020 Aadrita Kar 0

The short story of how I became the player I am today.

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The Case of Excessive Realism in Games
Posted On 1.8.2020 Markus Kämäräinen 0

Games seek to be more and more realistic both graphically and gameplay-wise. Usually, authenticity enhances immersion. However, in some cases, …

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Coping with social distancing: is hosting a party in Habbo the answer? 
Posted On 7.5.2020 Erika Mäkelä 0

Should we all be flocking back to Habbo as social distancing requires us to stay home?

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Are Battle Royale Games Only Here for the Easy Money?
Posted On 6.5.2020 Eelis Hirvelä 0

Battle Royale games have invaded our playgrounds and become part of the gaming community. But are they just too plain …

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Haunted houses with scary ladies – Horror in video games
Posted On 31.3.2020 Aadrita Kar 0

Dark corridors, creepy atmosphere and a ghastly looking woman. Are these the main ingredients of a run-of-the-mill horror game? Or …

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Café Boardgame – come for the games, stay for the atmosphere
Posted On 30.3.2020 Erika Mäkelä 0

Located in the heart of central Helsinki Café Boardgame offers a relaxed environment to play the games you love and …

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Bar & Cafe Lategame – A new hotspot for esports in Tampere
Posted On 29.3.2020 EKorkka 0

Fancy a drink whilst watching some esports? Or do you want to game the night away with your friends drinking …

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Bar & Cafe Lategame – vahva avaus peliparatiisiksi kaikenikäisille
Posted On 28.3.2020 Saara Nurminen 0

Bar & Cafe Lategame – vahva avaus peliparatiisiksi. Paikka, jonka mukaan lanit ei lopu ikinä. Mitä on hyvä tietää Tampereen …

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PC Vs. Console – The Never-Ending Fight for Dominance
Posted On 27.3.2020 Eelis Hirvelä 0

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not …

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