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Dear Esther: An Emotionally Resonant Journey through the Power of Storytelling
I first played Dear Esther a couple of years ago and I still can’t forget the experience. Fast paced, action-packed gameplay and intricate mechanics often take centre stage in gaming these days, but there are those rare gems that defy traditional conventions and offer a unique and thought-provoking journey. Developed by The Chinese Room and…
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Dark, Lovecraftian Mysteries of The Sinking City
Developed by Frogwares, The Sinking City is a detective-based action-adventure game that takes you on a creepy-as-hell journey through the flooded streets of Oakmont, Massachusetts. I’ve been a huge fan of H. P. Lovecraft’s mythos for many years so this game is right up my alley. The Sinking City is set in the 1920s and…
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10 Underrated Video Games That Deserve More Attention
While blockbuster video game titles often dominate the gaming industry, there are countless hidden gems that go unnoticed. I’ve always been a fan of indie games as much as the AAA powerhouses, and regardless of my MMO of choice (The Elder Scrolls Online, always and forever) I probably play indie games more than anything else…
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What’s the Deal with Survival Horror?
What is it with us and survival horror? Why do we actively seek out the experience of being stalked through a dimly lit hallway by some grotesque, flesh-wrapped nightmare with too many teeth? Why do we enjoy getting lost in eerie, crumbling mansions while something unseen breathes down our necks? And, more importantly, why do…
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Skyrim: Why is it Still so Beloved?
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that Skyrim came out in 2011. I still play it today and have done since its launch (nowadays, I play it on Nintendo Switch, but I’ve also played it on PS3 / PS4 / PS5 and PC) and I know that a gazillion others do to. If they didn’t, I’m…
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ESO | Necrom & the Arcanist | First Thoughts
Needless to say, this post will contain spoilers for The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom. Necrom launched recently on PC and I have so many thoughts. This was one of those chapters I’ve been looking forward to more than most. As a huge fan of all things horror, arcane and Lovecraftian, Necrom is right up my…
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Game | How TUNIC captured my heart
This one is in my top five games, not just of the last couple of years, but of all time. It’s hard to describe why TUNIC hit me so much with the feels; its curious and colourful world doesn’t offer up anything in the way of an intro or starter area, or even a name…
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Game | Why Animal Crossing is Good for My Soul
Basically, Lily. Lily is the reason why Animal Crossing is good for my soul. She is every conceivable shade of adorable and the sweetest little villager – possibly the most adorable I’ve seen so far from any village. She is always happy to chat, loves cute things so it’s easy to give her gifts, and…
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MMO | Elder Scrolls Online Tips
I’ve been playing The Elder Scrolls Online since January 2015, originally starting on PC and playing there for about a year, before moving over to PlayStation so that I could play ESO with real life friends. About two years ago I returned to PC so I guess technically I now play on two platforms… but…
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Game | The Last Campfire
This utterly charming puzzle game is made by Hello Games and was released in 2020. I think The Last Campfire gets a little overshadowed by one of the studio’s other titles, No Man’s Sky, but this is an absolute must for any cozy gamers looking for a bittersweet story full of fun and challenging puzzles,…
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Game | Cozy Grove
I had a big internal debate about whether to use “cozy” or “cosy” (both are technically correct), but since the game calls itself Cozy Grove I’ll go with the US spelling for my cozy game series. Made by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild (points for the awesome name), Cozy Grove lands your little scout on a…
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Misc | Branding
My website is still very much under construction while I gather reviews for the games I’m currently playing, so I thought I’d share some of the branding that I created earlier this year for Jenesque Gaming. One of the great things about being an illustrator and graphic designer is that I can make my own…
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Postmouse: A Tiny Postie with a Huge Heart
There’s something about tiny creatures on big adventures that gets me every time. Maybe it’s the contrast—the idea of something so small braving a world far larger than itself—or maybe I just have a soft spot for adorable little protagonists. Either way, Postmouse is exactly the kind of game that makes me melt. Developed by…
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