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Starfield Is Everything Wrong With Bethesda’s Current Direction
Starfield, Bethesda Softworks (BGS) newest AAA title, dropped on September 6th. Their first big title since Fallout 4 in 2015 and their...
Owen Marburg
Jan 10, 20245 min read


Way In Over Its Head? The Appeal of Cloud Gaming to its Industry
When looking at the sky, it’s easy to forget that should you somehow touch a cloud, your hand would just go through it. There’s nothing...
Kiana Kardooni
Jan 9, 20244 min read


From Twitch to Wembley: My Evening at Critical Role LIVE
I wrote a piece for the Strand’s 2023 Freshers edition titled “The Arduous Quest for Tickets and Why it Sucks.” I delved into all the...
Arjan Mann
Nov 21, 20236 min read

The Grey and Green: Victorian Imagery in Dishonored
Dishonored offers a unique perspective on the Victorian era, blending themes of morality, class struggles, and patriarchy.
Iesa Rahman
Nov 15, 20236 min read

Venba and the Festival of Lights: A Diwali Gaming Feature
Venba is a narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian immigrant mom, who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s.
Karan Nimsons
Nov 11, 20232 min read

Planescape: A Return to the Multiverse
Planescape, a beloved D&D setting, has returned in 2023 offering players a chance to explore the multiverse and the iconic city of Sigil.
Arjan Mann
Nov 2, 20234 min read

Decisions, Decisions: Baldur’s Gate 3’s common option dilemma
BG3 sees players gravitating towards conventional character choices, reflecting the delicate balance between immersion and identification.
Karan Nimsons
Oct 29, 20233 min read

Lies Of P: Does It Have The Potential To Compete With Bloodborne?
In "Lies of P," you play as Pinocchio in a dark, Gothic-fairy tale world, battling biomechanical monsters.
Alex Alcock
Sep 19, 20233 min read

The Rise of Cozy Gaming: Finding Comfort in Virtual Worlds
Cozy games: the perfect way to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Josh Susak
Sep 14, 20234 min read

Opinion: Let E3 die
Once a gaming spectacle, E3's future teeters on the edge – can it reinvent itself or is it time to pull the plug?
Alex Alcock
Sep 11, 20233 min read
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