Review: Limbo

Limbo is a heart wrenching indie platformer from developers Playdead. It’s a bleak, unnerving tale of a young boy making his way through the darkness, trying to avoid the perilous traps and monstrous creatures that lurk there.

Review: Unravel

Unravel is a beautiful game, but does it's gameplay live up to it's graphics? Whether it's swinging across tree branches, riding kites or rolling up snowballs Unravel has a unique charm to it.

The Year in Review: Top 10 Games of 2018

2018 has been a monumental year for games whether that be from Triple A titles to heart-warming indies there’s been a huge range of quality titles for gamers to choose from.

Gaming and Gambling: The Problem with Loot boxes

Gambling is a big issue in the UK with over 400,000 problem gamblers according to the Gambling Commission. Commonly, gambling is pictured as slot machines, race betting and so on, but now it’s becoming more prevalent in a new medium: gaming.

Horror Games: Why Do We Enjoy Being Scared?

Horror is a huge part of the gaming medium with standout titles such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil, classic series that have been cemented in gaming history. Games can be much more immersive and terrifying than movies at times, as you actually have to participate and you can’t do so hiding behind a pillow. If they are so terrifying though, why are they selling so well and why do we go back and play them time after time?We sat down with Sociologist and fear expert Margee Kerr to find out.

Podcast: Exploring Motion Capture Right Here in Teesside

Motion capture is becoming more and more popular in the games and animation industry with notable games utilising it including Uncharted or God of War. Teesside University hosts its very own state of the art motion capture suite which students can utilise at any time whether that be for games or animation.

Blaze Gaming Station: Keeping Kids Off The Street’s In Middlesbrough

A new Gaming Station was set up this year in Middlesbrough. The venue which features PS4's, Xbox's and PC's offers a wide variety of games for people of any age or gender. We paid the station a visit to find out a bit more about why it was set up and how it benefits the local young people.

Games Causing Motion Sickness: Should developers take note?

Recently one of this generations most anticipated RPGS, CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 boldly announced it would be entirely first person. What followed was a surge of backlash from fans across the world but why?

Podcast: What’s it like organising the Animex festival?

Animex is a festival of Games, Animation and VFX held annually at Teesside University. It features industry names from around the world who come to speak to students and the public about their work. Now in it's 20th year it shows no signs of slowing down.We sat down with Tim Brunton to discuss what the event entails, how its growing and what its like organising an event like this so sit back and tune into the podcast!