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Ah, the age-old debate of immersion and association in video games! First off, let me tip my virtual hat to Riot Games — their last #esport promotion video “GODS ft. New Jeans” video is truly a fea...

Fast and Slow - Marvel Snap

As the launch of our new game looms closer, my gaming time has faded away (as has my social media activity). Big titles like BG3, AC6, and SF remain untouched on my shelf, silently beckoning for so...

ZX Spectrum - My First Gaming Platform

My first brush with gaming wasn’t on the ZX Spectrum, but rather in video game clubs with Ataris (think arcades but with TVs and Atari bootleg versions). But the ZX Spectrum? That was my true intro...

Sequel - A Second Chance

When “Darkest Dungeon” first graced the gaming scene, it carved out a unique niche, championing the idea that “no punishment is reward.” The flow of character deaths, the barrage of debuffs, and su...

Viewfinder - A Game of Pictures

Recently, our Game Club delved into the world of “Viewfinder”, and as first-person puzzler (with “Portal” and “Talos” are the best) fan, I was eager to dive in. The standout feature of “Viewfinder”...

Computer Party RPGs as Work

So my last weekend game is … surprise, surprise… Baldur Gates 3, and before you stop reading this post as “one more review, omg”, this post is not about BG3. Instead, it’s about a peculiar déjà vu ...

Dizzy Games - A Lesson in Game Design

Growing up, many of us have been captivated by iconic games that have left a strong mark on our memories. For me, titles like HoM&M (2 and 3 are the best), Dune, Mario, Sonic, C&C, and many...

Crime O'Clock - A Brain Gym

This past weekend, I delved deep into ‘Crime O’Clock.’ I first tasted this intriguing game about a year ago during “The Very Big Indie Pitch.” In a rapid 10-minute presentation from the developers,...

NoClip Website - Collection of Level Designs

Recently, I came across a fascinating website called noclip.website. It’s a collection of game levels from various games, and you can explore them in a “noclip” mode. It’s a great way to appreciate...

Connected Learning Summit 2023 - Accepted

I’m happy to announce that our proposal for the Connected Learning Summit 2023 was accepted. My friend Bobby Lockhart and I will present a showcase on the topic “The Power of Multiplayer Learning :...