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My other-half had been eagerly awaiting the release of The Outer Worlds for weeks before it came out. My stepson was excited too even though he’s too young to play … Continue Reading Locks, mini-games and <em>The Outer Worlds</em>
Are you a perfectionist? And if so, does this affect how you play video games in any way? I’d certainly class myself as one because I have a fondness for … Continue Reading Perfect ending pressure
Getting Commander Shepherd drunk in every bar in Mass Effect. Using cocktails to manipulate moods in The Red Strings Club. Downing so much beer in Fable that you throw up … Continue Reading Pour decisions: wine with video games
Over the past few years, representation in video games has been a big subject. We no longer want muscly men saving the world and princesses waiting in castles to be … Continue Reading AdventureX 2019: stereotypes and not being 100%
I had the pleasure of seeing Dave Gilbert speak for the first time at Rezzed in April this year. When asked how he felt about mainstream distribution platforms showing less … Continue Reading AdventureX 2019: changing your mind isn’t giving up
As announced last month, the awesome Quietschisto from RNG and I are on a quest to find out which point-and-click puzzle is the best that’s ever challenged players – and … Continue Reading The Point-and-Click Puzzle Pinnacle: my response
It’s Halloween on Thursday and we all know what the majority of gamers will be doing: turning off the lights and picking up the controller for a jump-scare-filled horror title. … Continue Reading Scary-not-scary gaming moments
So many people want to be creators. Whether that involves publishing regular videos on YouTube, hosting daily streams on Twitch or even making the next ‘indie darling’ video game, a … Continue Reading EGX 2019: the trouble with creators
Last month, Nathan from Gaming Omnivore very kindly nominated Later Levels for a Sunshine Blogger Award. I loved the questions he posed to his nominees because they encouraged us to … Continue Reading Turn-based? Turn-off!
How has 2019 been for you so far in terms of video games? I know there are many gamers who won’t agree but for me personally, it’s been quite disappointing. … Continue Reading Wishlist wonders: games I’m looking forward to
It’s long been thought that the portrayals of people we see in the media have an impact on how we feel about our own bodies. Stick-thin models in magazines, beautiful … Continue Reading Sexualised characters: holding up a mirror to culture
Argh me hearties! Tomorrow it be the most booty-full time of year: International Talk Like a Pirate Day. All you scallywags are obliged to great each other with suitably seaworthy … Continue Reading Pieces of 8-bit: pirate video games
Before its final date at the end of August, I had the pleasure of attending the AI: More Than Human exhibition at the Barbican in London. This event promised to … Continue Reading More than meets the AI
Many see video games purely as a form of entertainment, but they can also be educational. Not only can they teach us to open our eyes and see new aspects … Continue Reading Learning to code, one game at a time
While queuing for two hours to play the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo at Gamescom, what else is there to do but discuss video games? The conversation turned to what … Continue Reading Good job: careers in video games
Following on from Kim’s post on wonderful women in video games, I came to realise that when I’m given a choice, I’m more likely to choose a female character. I … Continue Reading Choosing sides: playing characters of the opposite sex
