Header image: Uncaged Vol. 1 cover art by Samantha Darcy Uncaged, a TTRPG anthology that aims to subvert TTRPG tropes…
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Launch titles are in a notoriously tricky position. As much as they function as a showcase for new technology and…
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Our correspondent Reuben cares so much about keeping you up-to-date, he’s travelled 49 years into the future to get you…
That Orc-ward Moment: Racial Coding in Dungeons & Dragons
Fantasy is a genre with lots of cultural problems to unpack, and the flagship TTRPG is no exception. Header image:…
Horror Games’ Hidden Homages to H.P. Lovecraft
From twisting tentacles to mental torture, Lovecraft’s influence runs deep in digital storytelling It is difficult to imagine what modern…
A Legacy of Violence: Appreciating DOOM
Some say videogames are too violent these days. Our correspondent Reuben argues that DOOM (2016) is precisely violent enough. Ever…
Why the Racism In Mafia 3 is Important
Depictions of racism in media are often problematic, treading a fine line between being period-appropriate and gratuitous. Mafia 3 puts…