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After 140 hours of playtime, I’ve been blown away by the writing in Baldur’s Gate 3. Alongside The Last of Us and Disco Elysium, it stands as one the best written games I’ve ever played. But you might not realise…
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2023 Awards Eligibility Post
I always find awards eligibility posts a bit weird. You’re an outside chance at best when you’re not based in the US or UK. Especially if you’re published in a subscription mag vs a free-to-read publication. But I published one…
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The Many Deaths of Lily Kosen: Game Review
The Many Deaths of Lily Kosen is a comedic horror visual novel, with sharply written characters and a unique stress mechanic.
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Final Fantasy XVI Review: Is it really a Final Fantasy game?
The low-skill, high-gloss gameplay of Final Fantasy XVI threatens to dissolve the 36 year legacy of the franchise’s measured, strategic RPG games.
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Wytchwood PS5 Review: a cranky, cosy, crafting game – pity about the bugs
Wytchwood is a cozy crafting game that follows a crotchety old witch through a fairy-tale inspired landscape. It’s a shame it’s so buggy on PS5.
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Up the ante! How to raise the stakes in a story
The more the protagonist risks to get what they want, the more satisfying it is when they win. Here’s how to raise the stakes in your story.