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The UK Gaming Industry's Hidden Struggles
The UK gaming industry is often touted as the country's most successful creative sector, outpacing TV, film, and music in terms of revenue. However, beneath the surface, the industry is grappling with a multitude of issues. The mainstream media's portrayal of gaming is often negative, with many outlets focusing on the perceived downsides of the hobby. Even The Guardian, typically a bastion of pro…
Jan. 6, 2023, 9:24 a.m.
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The Gaming Industry's Perception Problem: Why It Matters
The UK gaming sector is the country's most successful creative industry, outpacing TV, film, and music in terms of revenue. However, this success is not reflected in the way the industry is perceived by the general public and politicians. Mainstream media often portrays gaming in a negative light, focusing on stories of addiction and social isolation. Even The Guardian, a publication known for it…
Jan. 6, 2023, 9:24 a.m.
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ValiDate: Unapologetically Queer and Vibrant | A 2022 Gaming Highlight
ValiDate: Struggling Singles in your Area breaks free from heteronormative conventions, embracing a diverse cast of characters and offering a refreshingly genuine gaming experience. As my top pick for the year, it embodies the creative vision I crave in indie game development. This visual novel delves into the lives of 13 young adults navigating love, self-discovery, and life's challenges. Player…
Dec. 23, 2022, 3:07 p.m.
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Discover ValiDate: A Revolutionary Dating Simulator
ValiDate: Struggling Singles in your Area is a game that breaks free from heteronormative conventions, featuring a diverse cast of beautiful Black and Brown characters. As my top game of the year, it embodies the kind of creative work that I admire - unapologetically representative of its developers and audience. This title has reignited my enthusiasm for indie game developers and their capacity …
Dec. 23, 2022, 3:07 p.m.
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Unapologetic Representation: ValiDate Shines as a Game of the Year
ValiDate: Struggling Singles in your Area defies conventions by embracing its queer, Black, and Brown identity, creating a truly immersive experience. As my top game of the year, it embodies the kind of creative vision I crave - unapologetic, representative, and joyful. This visual novel follows 13 characters in their 20s as they navigate love, life, and self-discovery. Each character has a dedic…
Dec. 23, 2022, 3:07 p.m.
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Rediscovering Destiny 2: A Game of the Year Contender
Selecting a live-service game as my top pick for 2022 may seem like an unconventional choice, but I'm making an exception. If I had to choose a game released this year, I'd opt for titles like God of War: Ragnarok, Citizen Sleeper, or Neon White. However, as I prepare to leave this website, I'm taking the liberty to choose a game that has truly captured my heart: Destiny 2. At GamesIndustry.biz, …
Dec. 22, 2022, 4:43 p.m.
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Rediscovering Destiny 2: A Game of Enduring Appeal
Selecting a live-service game as my top pick for 2022 may seem unconventional, but I'm making an exception. If I had to choose a game from this year, I'd opt for titles like God of War: Ragnarok, Citizen Sleeper, or Neon White. However, as I prepare to bid farewell to this website, I'm indulging in a personal preference. At GamesIndustry.biz, we disregard traditional boundaries like calendar year…
Dec. 22, 2022, 4:43 p.m.
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My 2022 Game of the Year: A Destiny 2 Odyssey
Selecting a live service title as my 2022 game of the year may seem unconventional, but I have valid reasons for this choice. If I had to choose a game released in 2022, I would opt for titles like God of War: Ragnarok, Citizen Sleeper, or Neon White. However, my last day at this website has given me the freedom to make my own decisions. At GamesIndustry.biz, we believe that great entertainment t…
Dec. 22, 2022, 4:43 p.m.
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Vampire Survivors: A Game of the Year Contender
After months of deliberation, I found my Game of the Year in Vampire Survivors, a title that resonated with me due to its similarities to Geometry Wars, a game I obsessively played on the Xbox 360. The twin-stick shooter's unique mechanics and enemy behaviors had me hooked, and Vampire Survivors rekindled that excitement. Although the enemy patterns in Vampire Survivors are simpler, the need to m…
Dec. 20, 2022, 2:16 p.m.
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Vampire Survivors: A Game of the Year Contender
For months, I've been pondering my Game of the Year write-up, unsure of what it would entail. Although I enjoyed Elden Ring, I didn't progress far enough to offer any unique insights. It's a quintessential From Software Souls game, with an open-world design that perfectly complements the punishing gameplay and numerous reminders of my inadequacy. Much of my gaming time this year has been devoted …
Dec. 20, 2022, 2:16 p.m.