Author: Malena Rose
How To Get Started With Art
Vol 27, Issue 26, 25 April 2025 If you ever wanted to create art or wanted to learn how to draw, but you get frustrated when trying, you’ve come to […]
What Makes The Finnish Game Industry So Special
Volume 27, issue 25 When people think of gaming giants, they often think of Japan or the U.S.—but the Nordics, and especially Finland, are quietly crushing it. From Angry Birds […]
Why Retro Gaming Is Still Cool In 2025
Volume 27, issue 24 Let’s be honest—sometimes the best games aren’t the newest ones. Retro gaming, with its pixel art, chiptune music, and simpler controls, still holds a special place […]
Environmental Storytelling: Let the Level Do the Talking
Volume 27, Issue 23 Image credit belongs to me (Malena Rose) Okay, we’ve all been there. You’re playing a cool new game and BAM—you’re slapped with a massive text dump […]
What Makes A Good Villain? A Game Design Guide
Volume 27, Issue 22 Image credit belongs to me (Malena Rose) Heroes are boring without a great villain to challenge them. But designing a memorable antagonist isn’t just about making […]
Videogames Lie to You – And You Love It
Volume 27 Issue 21 Every video game lies to you. Constantly. And you don’t even notice. Game developers use countless tricks to make games feel smooth, exciting, and fair—when in […]
How I managed to beat my Culture Shock in Finland
Vol 27, Issue 20, 14th March 2025 Moving to a new country is an adventure. New people, new experiences, and, of course, a completely new culture. As an international student […]
How Games Could Improve Your Mental Health
Vol 27, Issue 19 Reuters recently released an interactive article about how cozy games affect your mental health. This isn’t your typical article – as you scroll, you control a […]
Will ALL Games Soon Have a Battle Pass, Skins, and Microtransactions?
Vol 27 Issue 18 In recent years, games like Fortnite, League of Legends, and Genshin Impact have proven that games can stay alive for years—as long as they’re well taken […]
Making Games has never been this easy: Game Dev Tools for Beginners
Volume 27 / Issue 17 Creating a game is a lot easier than you might think. Even if you have never touched a line of code before or are not […]