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How Persona works

Over the years, the Persona series has developed from a spin-off to a niche title and with Persona 5 Royal at the latest into one of the most accomplished JRPGs to date. Its roots are somewhat tricky to untangle, which is why we want to do that for you. As well as ponder the thematic…

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How to Survive a Conference

Attending a conference can be inspiring, productive, and potentially change your future. However, it can also be exhausting, confusing, and even frightening. But not to worry—we have collected a whole range of tips to make the next video game conference one you will thoroughly enjoy! Shownotes Studying Pixels Plus 4. 10 Tips to Nail Your…

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The Tragic Death of the PS Vita

Betraying its name, the PS Vita is pretty much dead. We explore how the Vita went from one of the most promising handhelds ever made to a device even Sony seems to have forgotten. Shownotes PlayStation TV release date, price and compatible games list confirmed (Wesley Yin-Poole) Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) and PlayStation Vita (PSV)…

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What Makes a Good Research Question

Coming up with a good research question can be exceedingly difficult. But it is well worth it, considering that it is your chance to most precisely define what your paper is actually about. Don’t worry though, we are here to help you out with seven essential tips.

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The Rise and Fall of Visceral Games

Dead Space – a series that invigorated the survival horror franchise as much as it marked its preliminary end. We explore the story of the studio Visceral Games, how they made it big and ultimately collapsed under the weight of their creation. Shownotes The Rise and Fall of Visceral Games (Caty McCarthy) How Resident Evil 4…

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10 Features That Should Be In Every Game

Have you ever encountered a feature that was so cool that you would not want to play any game without it anymore? Well, some of these are minor quality-of-life improvements, but others may fundamentally change the way we engage with video game worlds. Here’s our top 10 of these essential features!

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10 Tips to Nail Your Next Presentation

If you only so much as look at a university building from afar you will probably be asked to do a group presentation. While the entire process can be tedious, there are many ways to make the most of it. We have combined ten tips that you should definitely be aware of.

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How the ESRB works

Age ratings – where do they come from? What are the good for? And how accurate are they? – Come along as we venture into the workings of the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Shownotes

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How Yakuza works

Nearly everyone seems to have heard of Yakuza – primarily as this quirky Japanese series that is a small yet dedicated following. If you feel that way, then you came to the right place, because we dive into what Yakuza is, why it is so idiosyncratic, and what makes it specially in the way it…

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How NOT to write a term paper

Writing term papers can be a tough and tedious task. We wish to help by sharing with you the most common and detrimental mistakes so you don’t have to make them. 

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