Gaming·3rd February 2021Why the map matters in open-world games Ethan Green Image Description: Scattered maps on a table Of all the moving parts that come together to make a successful game...Read More
News·6th December 2021Application Extended: Senior Editorial and Creative Team for Hilary 2022! Alex Foster and Andrew Wang Image Description: the words “Application extended!. Join our senior editorial team. Applications open until 11:59PM on Wednesday, 8 December.” against...Read More
Gaming·20th November 2020Civilization 5: Scramble for Africa- Handled with Care? Robert James Image description: A globe showing part of the world map including Africa. The 5th installment of Sid Meier’s popular Civilization...Read More
Gaming·15th November 2020Among Us: The Ultimate Imposter Syndrome Bethan Roberts Image description: A person dressed in a space suit standing in front of cliffs. As you start the game, the...Read More
Gaming·25th October 2020Story – The Key to a Great Game? Andrew Okukura Image description: A number of open books. A few years ago, I had my first go at a game that...Read More
Gaming·13th October 2021‘Bloodborne’ and the art of adapting Lovecraft Charley Archer Image description: the protagonist of ‘Bloodborne’ falls to their knees in witness of a Lovecraftian nightmare The question of video...Read More
Gaming·4th October 2021The rise of auto-battlers George Weir Image description: A convention of people all playing Hearthstone on PCs Video games have the potential to produce the most...Read More
Gaming·30th October 2020The End of the Console Wars? Jasper Williams Image description: A red PlayStation 4 controller against a red background. Microsoft and Sony fanatics should lay down their arms,...Read More
Gaming·15th February 2021The Witcher 3: an overhyped disappointment Jasper Williams Image Description: Geralt fights a griffin in-game Released in 2015, The Witcher 3 is the latest instalment in The Witcher...Read More
Gaming·11th October 2020Tutorial Level: Crusader Kings 2- More Than Just a Colourful Map Robert Macilraith and Joshua Walker Image description: Two men dressed as knights wearing armour and carrying swords. Two writers, Robert James and Joshua Walker, review...Read More
Gaming·8th April 2020Students join forces to create ‘The Oxford Minecraft Project’ Layla Laidouci Students from a number of colleges have come together to construct different Oxford environments in Minecraft, establishing a virtual community...Read More
CultureGaming·28th November 2021PGL Major Stockholm 2021 – CS:GO Back On The Big Stage Zack Glindon Image description: CS:GO virtual poster at Paris Games Week 2012 In the first week of November, the best CSGO teams...Read More
News·17th January 2016Board games at the Bodleian The Bodleian Library has recently acquired a collection of one and a half thousand board games dating from 1800 to...Read More
Gaming·3rd December 2020The Jingle Jam – The Gaming Charity Event of the Year Zack Glindon Image Description: The Jingle Jam and Yogscast Logos Each year at Christmas, many of us appreciate how lucky we are...Read More
Gaming·1st December 2021‘Pathologic is Genius, And Here’s Why’ is Genius, And Here’s Why Charley Archer Image description: Various gaming controls scattered on a surface DANIIL DANKOVSKY’S FUN STEPPE VACATION WAS JUST THE TUTORIAL FOR ARTEMY...Read More
Gaming·17th April 2020An Introduction to E-sports: Understanding professional gaming through League of Legends Arthur Tang Gaming and E-sports is a brand-new section for the Oxford Student. It felt only right to start off by introducing...Read More
Gaming·14th May 2021Tony Hawk’s Underground – How to create a wannabe skater Jasper Williams Image description: a green and blue skateboard lying face down diagonally on the side of a pavement There is no...Read More
Gaming·29th November 2021Analysing ‘Free Guy’ Amy Evans Image description: Ryan Reynolds at San Diego Comic Con I really enjoyed Free Guy (2021). However, despite the great performances from the...Read More
Gaming·3rd March 2021Hollow Knight review: the perfect platformer Ethan Green Image Description: Screenshot of the opening to Hollow Knight The release of big-budget open-world games like Grand Theft Auto V garners as...Read More