An alternative take on the week's news
The idea of Rockstar creating a subversive game is nothing new. The GTA series is an astute critique of consumer culture, Michael Di Santa’s empty life and emotional detachment despite his wealth serving as a modern-day morality tale. It is impossible to talk about Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), Rockstar’s latest gaming behemoth, without looking... Continue Reading →
University has been wonderful. One of the seminars that I am in is my new favourite place. We are an odd bunch and all the better for it: queer, multi-ethnic and working-class to name but a few. Our group chat is a melting pot of ideas, enhanced by the different areas of interest and life... Continue Reading →
As the year has gone on, I have done more and more things outside of the website. This page will be regularly updated with things that I have written, said or appeared in. First up is a review I wrote for Shadow of the Colossus. Feature: Games and Ghouls Ghost stories are regularly told around this... Continue Reading →
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Don't let the smile fool you. Anyone that knows me will tell you I'm stubborn. It is one of the best and worst things about me. When someone tells me that I cannot do something, I get an uncontrollable desire to prove that someone wrong. The satisfaction I derive from achieving the impossible is innate:... Continue Reading →
The Black Unicorn 