Category: Features
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Someone Should Make a Game About Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
While at university, I often took solace in the comfort of others. Not people, those were often few and far between in my personal life. Rather, I found myself in the company of characters in TV shows. Whether it was Seinfeld and his friends or the patrons of a plucky bar in Tokyo, TV show…
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Are Video Games Getting Too Long?
Once upon a time, video games were much shorter; they were like a quick kiss with a stranger before moving on. These days, it seems more and more games are taking hundreds of hours to complete. However, this isn’t a kiss; this is becoming a marriage. When I was younger this wouldn’t have bothered me.…
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The Game Crater’s Top 11 Most Anticipated Games For September
Look, if you thought August was an exciting month for games you’re wrong. September is where it is at. Get with the times! Okay, well August was a very exciting month for video games too. In fact, some pretty spectacular titles came out last month including Road 96, Dodgeball Academia and the Ghost of Tsushima…
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Leaving WoW: My Thoughts On The Product
After years of on and off playing, I have finally decided to leave World of Warcraft (WoW) behind. This is mostly due to the controversy surrounding Activision Blizzard, but honestly, it feels just like the kick I needed. WoW Classic and Retail WoW are vastly different. Right now, WoW Classic is in a good spot.…
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Impostors Mode Proves You Should Patent Your Game Mechanics
One of the first and most important lessons that schools hammer into our brains is not to plagiarise other people’s work. Essentially, it means don’t copy what someone else has done and claim it as your own. However, Epic Games, one of the gaming industries biggest contemporary companies, has seemingly done just that. They are…
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Genshin Impact Character, Kokomi, Could Revolutionise The Meta
The upcoming character, Kokomi Sangonomiya, not only adds complexity to the plot but could also usher in a new way to play Genshin Impact. From its inception, Genshin Impact has featured an ever-increasing number of strong female playable characters. One of the upcoming additions to this cast is the Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island, Kokomi…
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Why I Can’t Support Activision Blizzard
Recently, there have been a series of allegations levied against Activision Blizzard. These pertain to gender-based workplace discrimination, blatant sexual harassment and a work environment akin to a fraternity house. For more information specifically regarding the allegations made, you can read our article all about it. Activision Blizzard’s Inital Response However, for those currently unaware,…
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The EVE Online World War Bee 2 is Over: Here’s the Full Breakdown
The EVE Online World War Bee 2, the most expensive war in video game history, came to a close yesterday and here is the full breakdown. EVE Online is a free-to-play Space MMORPG developed by CCP Games. The game is characterized by vast space exploration, PVP and PVE battles, and a dedicated player base. Thanks…
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The Sims 5: What We Know, Expectations, and Wishes
With The Sims 4 releasing an expansion pack they told their community would never see the light of day, now is the perfect time to revisit our expectations and wishes of The Sims 5. I know we’ve all been waiting patiently for the sequel. Most of us also wish it, including online multiplayer, but is…
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The Game Crater’s Top 10 Most Anticipated Games For August
August is a pretty exciting month for video games, indies especially. While we wait for the likely banal big blockbusters to come and lighten our pockets to a frightening degree, we will indulge ourselves in some frankly wonderful looking indies. Unfortunately, my, personal, highlight of the month, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, has been delayed until…
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Did Genshin Impact Actually Name A Quest NPC After A JAV Actress?
Did you ever spot a detail from the corner of your eye in a video game and go ‘‘hmm?’’ Every gamer had an enlightenment episode during a playthrough where they came to a life-altering realisation that would even make the Buddha jealous. Several Genshin Impact players have noticed one such detail while doing the main…
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Video Games And Disappointment: Are Our Expectations Too High?
As a child, I experienced disappointment on a regular basis. Promises of ice cream were squandered in favour of fruit after my parents ridiculously decided to prioritise health over fun. Toys I had dreamed of getting for Christmas ended up not being as fun as I’d hoped. One would hope that as we get older,…