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Neuroscience in Gaming (Part 2): Reaction Time
We take a look behind the scenes at the neuroscience of reaction time.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Spoiler-Free Review
Cyberpunk 2077 was the year’s most anticipated game. Night City is a visual spectacle undermined by serviceable gameplay, poor AI and bugs.
The P words: Privilege and Politics
Privilege and politics are the swear words of the gaming industry. But what do they actually mean?
Tribalism in Gaming
We take a look at division in the gaming community and the reasons behind it
Genshin Impact Review
Genshin Impact is a F2P action-adventure game in the mould of Breath of the Wild. While we think Genshin Impact surpasses BotW, we have many concerns about the game’s monetisation.
Aphantasia & Gaming
After discovering that I have aphantasia, I started to wonder how this affects my relationship with the media, mostly games, that I love.
Miles Morales Review
Miles Morales is the sort-of-sequel to 2018’s Spider-Man. In this review, CountrCultur discusses whether it lives up to the hype.
Representation in Gaming: Why is it important?
We discuss the importance of representation in gaming, and the barriers left to overcome
Ori and the Will of the Wisps Review
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is the sequel to the much-loved Ori and the Blind Forest. In this review, CountrCultur discusses whether it lives up to the high standards set by its predecessor.
Cyberpunk 2077 Spoiler-Free Review
Cyberpunk 2077 was the year’s most anticipated game. Night City is a visual spectacle undermined by serviceable gameplay, poor AI and bugs.
The P words: Privilege and Politics
Privilege and politics are the swear words of the gaming industry. But what do they actually mean?
Genshin Impact Review
Genshin Impact is a F2P action-adventure game in the mould of Breath of the Wild. While we think Genshin Impact surpasses BotW, we have many concerns about the game’s monetisation.
Aphantasia & Gaming
After discovering that I have aphantasia, I started to wonder how this affects my relationship with the media, mostly games, that I love.
Miles Morales Review
Miles Morales is the sort-of-sequel to 2018’s Spider-Man. In this review, CountrCultur discusses whether it lives up to the hype.
Representation in Gaming: Why is it important?
We discuss the importance of representation in gaming, and the barriers left to overcome
Ori and the Will of the Wisps Review
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is the sequel to the much-loved Ori and the Blind Forest. In this review, CountrCultur discusses whether it lives up to the high standards set by its predecessor.
Remember the Little Things
The little things make all the difference. Countr Cultur takes a look at the mechanics, concepts and quirks that make a game great.
Tribalism in Gaming
We take a look at division in the gaming community and the reasons behind it
Genshin Impact Review
Genshin Impact is a F2P action-adventure game in the mould of Breath of the Wild. While we think Genshin Impact surpasses BotW, we have many concerns about the game’s monetisation.
Aphantasia & Gaming
After discovering that I have aphantasia, I started to wonder how this affects my relationship with the media, mostly games, that I love.
Miles Morales Review
Miles Morales is the sort-of-sequel to 2018’s Spider-Man. In this review, CountrCultur discusses whether it lives up to the hype.
Representation in Gaming: Why is it important?
We discuss the importance of representation in gaming, and the barriers left to overcome
Ori and the Will of the Wisps Review
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is the sequel to the much-loved Ori and the Blind Forest. In this review, CountrCultur discusses whether it lives up to the high standards set by its predecessor.
Remember the Little Things
The little things make all the difference. Countr Cultur takes a look at the mechanics, concepts and quirks that make a game great.
Neuroscience in Gaming Part 1: Decision-Making
In this article, we look at how the brain makes decisions while gaming, and what happens when this goes wrong.
Alien Scumbags Review
Alien Scumbags is a humorous, 8-bit retro arcade-style shooter with some nice survival-horror elements. Our review inside
The Soap Box #2: Our Favourite Gaming Soundtracks
In this episode of Soap Box, a few of us speak about our favourite sound tracks.
Neuroscience in gaming: A Look Under the Hood
What exactly is the brain doing when we’re gaming? CountrCultur takes a brief look at the neuroscience of video games.
Most Influential Games of 2010’s
We look back over the 2010’s and discuss three of the most influential games of the 2010’s, and how they moved the industry forward.
Disability in Gaming: The Battle for Accessibility
Accessibility describes how easy something is to access – whether it’s a location, a product or a service. For people without a disability, most places, products and services are simple
The Soap Box #1: Our Pet Peeves in Gaming
We love video games, but some things we cannot help but get pissed off at. What makes our list of biggest pet peeves? Our thoughts inside:
Shenmusings – Why Shenmue is Important to Me
Shenmue was an important game to me for a variety of reasons. And what makes a game special to someone? My thoughts inside.
Belonging in the Gaming Community: An Autistic Perspective
An in-depth look at the importance of virtual communities for people with autism and social anxiety.
I’m Only Happy When it Rains
Games have spectacular effects which often just make us stop playing to admire the view. We felt like rain effects are underappreciated! Here’s why.
My Time at Portia – Review
I discovered My Time at Portia (MTAP) after trudging through Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a game that left me contemplating the merits of ritualistic disembowelment. By comparison, MTAP is a
Cloudpunk – Review
Our review of Cloudpunk, the new cyberpunk themed game from developer ION LANDS available now on PC. Our review inside.
Fallout 76 Impressions: Not Another Redemption Story
With Fallout 76 recently receiving a mostly positive rating on Steam, we decided to see whether the game is now worth playing.
