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Voice MagPosts Tagged: videogames
  • Review Bioshock: Rapture- A nightmare under the sea
    7 October 2022

    Bioshock: Rapture- A nightmare under the sea

    by Magellan Dissanayaka

     A review of John Shirley’s dystopian nightmare novel Bioshock: Rapture. Delve into one of the most enthralling video game tie-in novels to date with its captivating characters and sinister secrets.

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  • Blog Voice Retrospect: Nintendo Wii Games
    8 July 2022

    Voice Retrospect: Nintendo Wii Games

    by Destiny Adams Kickstart

    I used to spend hours racing on Mario Kart and dancing along with the latest Just Dance on my Nintendo Wii with my siblings. The Wii was a huge part of our childhood, so I want to take some time to reminisce. 

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  • Blog Before Mario: The history of Nintendo
    8 July 2022

    Before Mario: The history of Nintendo

    by Sheona Mountford Kickstart

    The Nintendo brand existed a long time before our favourite characters such as Mario, or Tom Nook were introduced.

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  • News BAFTA Game Awards 2022: Returnal and Unpacking bag top prizes
    11 April 2022

    BAFTA Game Awards 2022: Returnal and Unpacking bag top prizes

    by Flo Cornall Kickstart

    Here’s everything you need to know about who won big at the BAFTA Games Awards 2022.

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  • Blog Housemarque’s ‘Returnal’ leads the pack in 2022 Bafta Game Awards nominations
    1 April 2022

    Housemarque’s ‘Returnal’ leads the pack in 2022 Bafta Game Awards nominations

    by Flo Cornall Kickstart

    The Bafta Game Awards are back set to be in person after two years online, and we recap 2022’s breakthrough nominees.

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  • News Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard for $70 billion
    21 January 2022

    Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard for $70 billion

    by Ash Edmonds Kickstart

    In another huge acquisition, Microsoft has acquired the creators of some of the most popular games of all time, despite recent investigations into Blizzard and Activision’s sexual harassment allegations.

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  • Blog Things to look forward to in 2022
    20 December 2021

    Things to look forward to in 2022

    by Ash Edmonds Kickstart

    Casting a positive eye on the upcoming year

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  • Blog Voice Retrospects: Portal 1 & 2
    25 November 2021

    Voice Retrospects: Portal 1 & 2

    by Hamish Gray Kickstart

    Portal 2 is the greatest puzzle game I've ever played. Sharp wit and an endlessly entertaining gameplay loop define it, along with a surprisingly mournful atmosphere at times. 

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  • News Council advises parents to not let children watch Squid Game
    18 October 2021

    Council advises parents to not let children watch Squid Game

    by Ash Edmonds Kickstart

    The show has been recreated on various platforms such as social media and video games since its worldwide fame, and children are now reenacting violent challenges at school.

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  • News Nintendo Direct September 2021: The biggest announcements
    24 September 2021

    Nintendo Direct September 2021: The biggest announcements

    by Hamish Gray Kickstart

    Bayonetta and Splatoon 3 stood out amongst the presentation’s most anticipated insights, and were accompanied by several unexpected reveals. 

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  • News Playstation Showcase 2021: Remakes, remasters, trailers, and teasers
    13 September 2021

    Playstation Showcase 2021: Remakes, remasters, trailers, and teasers

    by Hamish Gray Kickstart

    Playstation streamed the event in which they revealed upcoming additions to the PS5’s roster of games, including a sequel to Insomniac’s Spider-Man and a remake of Knights of the Old Republic.

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  • Review Cruelty Squad: an audio visual nightmare
    25 July 2021

    Cruelty Squad: an audio visual nightmare

    by James Middleton

    A dark, surreal tale of late stage capitalism. Explore the twisted world of the cyberpunk dystopia that is Cruelty Squad. Wake up early. Start the grind. Invest, invest, invest! Maintain that CEO mindset. And remember, potential is infinite.

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  • News Tencent to purchase Sumo Group for more than £900 million
    21 July 2021

    Tencent to purchase Sumo Group for more than £900 million

    by Ali Muzaffar Kickstart Team

    The Chinese tech conglomerate’s offer to purchase the British video game developer values the company at £913 million, with Tencent already owning Riot Games (League of Legends) and holding a large stake in Epic Games (Fortnite).

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  • Blog Voice Retrospects: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
    1 July 2021

    Voice Retrospects: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

    by Ali Muzaffar Kickstart Team

    ‘Tactical Espionage Operations’ is what Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain aims to provide – and it does so in spades. In this Voice Retrospects, I take a look back at Hideo Kojima’s final entry into the iconic Metal Gear series!

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  • News PlayStation to incorporate Discord into service by 2022
    7 May 2021

    PlayStation to incorporate Discord into service by 2022

    by Ali Muzaffar Kickstart Team

    The partnership announcement follows in the wake of Discord reportedly rejecting a $12 billion acquisition offer from Microsoft.

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  • News Sony to keep stores for PlayStation 3 and Vita open after fan backlash
    21 April 2021

    Sony to keep stores for PlayStation 3 and Vita open after fan backlash

    by Ali Muzaffar Kickstart Team

    The gaming giant has backtracked on a previous decision made to close the legacy storefronts, instead keeping them open for the ‘foreseeable future’.

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  • News Hades wins Best Game at BAFTA Games Awards as The Last of Us Part II picks up 3 awards
    26 March 2021

    Hades wins Best Game at BAFTA Games Awards as The Last of Us Part II picks up 3 awards

    by Ali Muzaffar Kickstart Team

    Indie darling Hades won Best Game along with four other BAFTAs, while Sony Playstation exclusive titles picked up a host of awards as well.

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  • News BAFTA Games Awards nominations announced as The Last of Us Part II runs rampant
    3 March 2021

    BAFTA Games Awards nominations announced as The Last of Us Part II runs rampant

    by Ali Muzaffar Kickstart Team

    2020 was a notable year for obvious reasons, but also saw the release of numerous games that got us all through turbulent times. In recognition of these titles, the nominations for the 2021 BAFTA Games Awards have been announced!

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