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So… Why Are Trinkets Now Cool?

By Jenny O'Connor | August 22, 2024

The trend of collecting things obsessively, from tiny figurines to trading cards, isn’t just a fleeting fad—it’s a deep-seated part of our culture, one that has been constantly evolving yet ever-present. Whether it’s Sonny Angels, Pokémon cards, or even vintage annuals, there’s something magnetic about the act of collecting that resonates across generations.

Dave The Diver: Plunging Headfirst into New Worlds

By Belle Law | August 20, 2024
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Too scared to play Subnautica, but want to traverse a deep sea environment? Meet Dave The Diver, developed by studio Mint Rocket, a cosy, yet challenging experience as the player inhabits Dave, a diver returning from his vacation, as he gathers different types of fish for the renowned Bancho Sushi. Pact full of incredible animations, dynamic boss battles and quests, Dave The Diver is easily one of the best games I’ve had the pleasure to play this year.

How “Very Mindful, Very Demure” Became the Internet’s Latest Phrase

By Jenny O'Connor | August 19, 2024

Because nothing says “I’m totally unbothered” like meticulously curated restraint.The internet, a wild and unpredictable beast, never fails to surprise with the phrases it decides to bless—or curse—us with. This time, it’s the delightful “very mindful, very demure,” a phrase that’s somehow managed to infiltrate our collective consciousness, especially on TikTok, turning everything from ordering…

Charli XCX’s Brat Era Takes Over Dress to Impress

By Jenny O'Connor | August 18, 2024
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This Might Be the Best Brat Collab Yet Just when we thought our favourite digital dress-up game, Dress to Impress (DTI), had reached its peak, they’ve gone and outdone themselves. If you read our recent piece, “The New Era of Digital Dress-Up: How Roblox’s Dress to Impress Captivates a Generation”, you’ll know we’re completely besotted…

City Pop: The Soundtrack and Aesthetic of 1980s Japan

By Jenny O'Connor | August 13, 2024
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Exploring the vibrant music and visual culture that captured the essence of Japan’s urban lifestyle during its economic boom, and its resurgence in the digital age. You’re walking through the neon-lit streets of Tokyo at night. The city is alive with the hum of life, from the buzzing sounds of arcades to the chatter of…

The New Era of Digital Dress-Up: How Roblox’s “Dress to Impress” Captivates a Generation

By Team G.URL | August 12, 2024
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Once shaped by nostalgic browser games, Gen Z are now finding fashion-forward fun and creativity in Roblox’s latest hit, “Dress to Impress.” Written by Ore Adeyoola In recent years, many female gamers have reminisced on their childhood memories of sites like GirlsGoGames and Disney’s Pixie Hollows, which have long passed their peak popularity and, in…

The Rise of Inclusive, Low-Pressure Communities

By Jenny O'Connor | August 11, 2024

In a world of hyper-competitive and often toxic gaming environments, women look for a sanctuary to simply enjoy their games without the noise of exclusion. In the increasingly noisy world of online gaming, where hyper-competitive environments and toxic behavior often dominate, the need for alternative spaces is more crucial than ever. These spaces aren’t necessarily…

More Than a Console: How Hardware Defines Gameplay

By Team G.URL | August 6, 2024

What Another Code: Recollection reveals about the importance of utilising game console hardware to its fullest potential Written by Arwa Al-Sahli As a form of media, video games have a unique feature that separates them from other forms of art: player interaction. Game developers utilise and embrace this aspect, as good game design shapes a…

What Makes or Breaks a Video Game to Screen Adaptation?

By Team G.URL | August 5, 2024
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Examining the Evolution and Future of Video Game Adaptations Written by Ore Adeyoola It’s the early nineties, and video games have just experienced a boom in popularity. As two extremely visual mediums, film adaptations of video games felt like a no-brainer. Turning an already extremely popular intellectual property into a blockbuster film should be a…

The Cutest Uniqlo Lines You Never Knew Existed

By Belle Law | August 3, 2024

Uniqlo has been working with Studio Ghibli, Miffy and mofusand to create some adorable designs Last year in 2023, Uniqlo announced their collaboration with Studio Ghibli, producing a fashion line that celebrates beloved films such as Ponyo, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbour Totoro, Castle in the Sky, and finally, the critically acclaimed Spirited Away. The Uniqlo…