Gaming Features

Joe Richards (he/him) explains why Street Fighter 6 is the perfect introduction to fighting games

Tasha Acres (she/her) investigates the importance of immersive worldbuilding for video game success

Joe Richards discusses Final Fantasy XVI's reflection of real climate concerns

Tasha Acres (she/her) explores the reason for the searing popularity of Larian studios’ Baldur's Gate 3

Niamh Fleur McKell-Redwood (She/her) explores the development of video game narratives over time

Tasha Acres (she/her) investigates why most film adaptations of video games fail to impress their fans

Darcy McBrinn reviews Hotline Miami 2

Tasha Acres (she/her) interrogates the mixed reception of Playstation’s most anticipated game of 2020

The label of ‘gamer’ has acquired a reputation – Tasha Acres (she/her) wants to disprove it

Tasha Acres (she/her) unpacks the current design formula for video games

Tasha Acres (she/her) discusses the prevalence and the dangers of crunch culture for games developers

Tasha Acres (she/her) explores the popularity of dystopias in video games, and the value of their messages

Catherine Gregson, Katy Leverett, Gracie Daw and Ben Jordan reflect upon their favourite childhood computer games

Amelia Doherty discusses the changing prejudices and reputations of gaming societies in the modern world

Adam debates whether you should buy Yuoni the latest horror release

Matthew’s a second year and competitive Esports player for Fragsoc’s League of Legends team. Here he talks to us about how he got started and what it’s like competing for the university.

A lot more goes into Roses than you might first think. Nowhere else is this more the case than for this year's Esports Roses Tournament. Ryan Smith, an Esports Officer for Fragsoc, lets us know about all the ins and outs of hosting a successful Roses tournament.

Luke discusses how complications in university Esports seem to threaten the dedication of student competitors.

Can YUSU keep up with Esports' national recognition and backing from other universities? Ben Haynes discusses how the university can help.

Mhairi Winfield discusses her favourite soundtracks and how vital they are to her gameplay experience.

James Lees looks at one of 2020's highest-rated games, Hades. But is it the ultimate Rogue-lite?

Elie Gould explores the basements and monsters of The Binding of Isaac. Looking at what part of this cult classic stood out to her.

Mhairi Winfield explores the strange lands of Curious Expedition 2 in the third instalment of our feature series.

James Lees looks at the second instalment of our feature series on rogue-lites. A game that puts a twist on the classic story of the princess in the tower.

James Lees looks in-depth at the first entry to our feature series: Sword of the Necromancer.

Evie Sanders explores what makes Gordon Freeman and Chell, two of gaming's most famous silent protagonists, so beloved.

Mhairi Winfield looks at how the gaming industry has used this phobia to create atmosphere in non-horror games.

Evie Sanders discusses how easily a player’s immersion can be jolted by the consequences of a silent protagonist.

Millie Stanley-Davy discusses how video games helped her to feel a change of scenery during lockdown