Like so many other Xbox fans, I was hoping there’d be an attempt at VR with the upcoming Series X console, particularly after the relative success of titles on the PS4 & Oculus platforms. However, since rumours of VR being introduced have subsided, attention turns to the power of the machines and the titles to…
#BLM, Music, Venue
Iconic voices in music
A voice in music is not always vocal. For centuries, musicians with intimate understandings of their instruments have used it to express emotion like you would a voice. As many jazz musicians have said, what they play, is their voice. While John Coltrane, Louis Armstrong, or Mary Lou Williams demonstrate technical ability and a distinguishable…
Gaming, Venue
Is the Ubisoft open-world formula out-dated?
The Ubisoft open-world formula is often criticised for its tendency to bloat games with tedious and repetitive objectives, yet its influence has spread throughout the genre to games like Horizon Zero Dawn and Spider-Man – at least in parts – but is the Ubisoft formula out-dated? And what actions are being taken to address the…
Gaming, Venue
Gaming community hit by wave of sexual misconduct allegations
Recently, the Super Smash Bros: Ultimate community has been hit with a wave of sexual abuse allegations. Some of the top players in the scene, like CaptainZack and ZeRo, have been accused of sexual misconduct with minors. ZeRo has already come out to confess to sending suggestive messages to minors, resulting in him being dropped…
Gaming, Venue
Biggest announcements at the Ubisoft Forward showcase
Recently, Ubisoft aired their own online showcase due to the cancellation of e3. There’s plenty to unpack in the three-hour event, but let’s take a quick look at some of the biggest announcements. Watch Dogs: Legion’s radio silence ended with some new gameplay footage, showcasing the game’s innovative play-as-anyone feature, alongside the city of London…
#BLM, Gaming, Venue
How useful is gaming as a medium in being political?
Gaming has long been a medium in which players can exist in a digital world, have fun with friends, or explore rich narratives. However, in some games, the player is forced to face the socio-political issues which exist outside the virtual world . Some games, like 4x strategy games, allow the player to design their…