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Each of us are attracted to different things in video games. Whether it’s open-world exploration in RPGs, massive weapons in FPS releases or special moves in fighting games, there’s always … Continue Reading Creating character: customisation in video games
After COVID-19 scuppered my plans to meet up with Luke from Hundstrasse in March, we decided to send each other the most bizarre retro games we could find. This was … Continue Reading <em>VA11 Hall-A</em>: a story within a story
Video games have been a positive force during the COVID-19 lockdown here in the UK. As well as being entertainment during additional free hours, they’ve given me the chance to … Continue Reading Competition and curses: a parents’ responsibility
My first time at the Insomnia Gaming Festival was I61 in August 2017. My stepson had an excellent time as he had the chance to see one of his favourite … Continue Reading Insomnia: male and pale
While my other-half and I were at Kitacon this past weekend, we attended a panel entitled Body Confidence in Cosplay. Neither of us are cosplayers ourselves but after overhearing someone … Continue Reading Kitacon 2017: body confidence in cosplay
At last month’s GEEK expo in Margate, Replay Events converted the Hall by the Sea into a retro gaming heaven. It was good to see older gamers smile at the … Continue Reading Game on, little sister
Last month my other-half and I took my stepson to the GEEK event in Margate, a weekend dedicated to celebrating games and play. Two people were chatting my the exit … Continue Reading Cosplay: not just for skinny girls
