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…
Gaming, Venue
NORCON Delayed Until 2021, Unveil New Crowdfunding Page
With Coronavirus still affecting us all, NORCON, the ever-popular Norfolk TV, Film, and Comic Con, have decided to postpone this year’s event until September 25th and 26th 2021. This comes as a huge blow to those who have been enjoying this event since its inception in 2010, as an alternative to the Excel Centre Comic…
Music, Venue
The Viewing Lounge
It’s the end of the world as we know it. Coronavirus has wiped out the majority of the population and all that remains are two lone wanderers with a really awesome Spotify playlist on repeat on their old-school Walkmans. What are they listening to? Well, it just so happens they are listening to a collaborative…
Gaming, Venue
Keep Calm and Game
While gaming has increasingly been associated with the competitive eSports scene, there are still many people who play games primarily for fun and to relax. But what makes a game relaxing? Does it come down to a lack of direction or ‘hand-holding’ so the player has free reign to do as they please? Or is…
Gaming, Venue
Animal Crossing: A review
Oh, Animal Crossing, where hast thou been? I first played Wild World on the original DS so many years ago, and now, after a seven year drought, New Horizons is finally with us. So, what new things does it bring to the table? What could be improved? And most of all, is it fun to…
Music, Venue
Paperback Writers – Beats with Books
‘Romeo and Juliet’ is perhaps one of the greatest plays ever written. Whilst many would consider those who have knowledge about the English literature canon, the likes of Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber have taken inspiration from the Text. In fact, the first song I ever heard by Taylor Swift was ‘Love Story’, at the…
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