Little Kitty Big City: The Warmth of Cosy Gaming
Proof That Sometimes the Purr-suit of Happiness Is as Simple as Being a Cat Written by Rose Renaud The mainstream popularity of the casual games genre has exploded in recent years. They have always been around and possess a sense of nostalgia with series like Animal Crossing and The Sims. They were worlds where we…
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Strange Horticulture: Unraveling Mysteries One Leaf at a Time
In this botanical whodunit, the only thing sharper than your shears is your wit. Written by Janelle Hyde Strange Horticulture is an immersive game that excellently captures a somber tone. Set in the fictional town of Undermere, players inherit a plant store and navigate a world filled with botanical mysteries and magical properties. The game…
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5 Must-Watch Runs From SGDQ 2024
Dive Into the Best of Summer Games Done Quick with These Five Unmissable Speedruns Written by Terry Ross Once a year, thousands of gamers turn off the cosy droning of the YouTube lo-fi beats streams which accompany their workweek and switch over to something far more exciting: the summer Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon. For…
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Rock Band: The Game That Defined Your Music Taste Without You Realising It
The Unsung Influence of Rock Band and Guitar Hero on Modern Emo and Music Culture Written by Kayla Moreno Y2K and its subcultures have been seeing a massive resurgence over the past several years. It’s known that when people crave a sense of comfort, nostalgia waves often bring them peace. Things that are reminiscent of…
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Gaming Purity and the Attitude Towards Cheats and Wikis
The Holier-Than-Thou Attitude Towards Cheats and Wikis in Single-Player Games In the hallowed halls of single-player video games, there’s an unspoken hierarchy among players—a purity test, if you will. On one side, you have the self-proclaimed purists, those who wear their struggle and perseverance like badges of honor. On the other, there are the pragmatists,…
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Bayonetta Glasses: The Ultimate Confidence Boost in Eyewear
Written by Hannah Holowaychuk Skinny glasses are back! There has been a resurgence of narrow, rectangular frames over the past six months. The resurrection of this eye-catching style can be attributed to Gabbriette Bechtel and Bella Hadid. In late 2023, photos of the two models in chic-sexy frames began circulating on TikTok with the hashtag…
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The Greatest Fashion Game You Can’t Play Anymore
A Tribute to Pixie Hollow Online Written by Terry Ross Pixie Hollow Online was a web-based social game launched by Disney Online in the Fall of 2008. In it, players could create their own fairy and explore the lush natural environments of the Disney Fairies Franchise. My mixed feelings about the Disney megacorporation aside, it…
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Codename: Ocean Keeper Makes a Splash
Dive into an all new underwater rogue-like title with G.URL! My quest towards genre expansion through review continues, and this time I was led straight into an up and coming game titled Codename: Ocean Keeper. Although the developers over at RetroStyle Games possess quite an extensive portfolio of projects, this new title seemingly marks a…
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Unveiling Cattle Country: The Cosy Cowboy Adventure Life Sim
Playtonic introduces Cattle Country, a unique blend of cosy life simulation and frontier adventure, with a trailer featuring Roger Clark. Playtonic has officially unveiled Cattle Country: The Cozy Cowboy Adventure Life Sim, a new game that promises to offer a unique blend of life simulation and adventure set against the backdrop of the American frontier.…
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Trans Identity in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Vivian steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight in the Paper Mario remake After Nintendo announced that a remake of the beloved game, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, would release on the Switch in late May, I was ecstatic. Initially released for the GameCube in 2004, the game is something that I grew…
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