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Gaming:
- A Juggler’s Tale – I Got No Strings…
As a kid, my only real exposure to puppets was through the joyful “sooty show.” That is one of the most niche references I have ever made on this site, but it was a puppet show targeted at young children, starring a yellow hand-puppet bear called sooty and his friends.… Read more: A Juggler’s Tale – I Got No Strings… - Afterparty – They Always Said You’d Drink Yourself To Death:
Hell has always been an odd topic for video game designers. 99% of the time, the underworld tends to be represented by demonic monstrosities, human suffering and a lot of torture. Doom tends to be most gamer’s first thought, then maybe the strange musical number from Saints Row. I can… Read more: Afterparty – They Always Said You’d Drink Yourself To Death: - Alien Isolation – In Space, Everyone Hears Me Scream
First things first, I’m not good with horror. Be it movies or video games, I prefer to immediately switch it off and go find literally anything else to do. Most of my experience with horror franchises is through watching various lets plays on YouTube, or through hiding behind my friends… Read more: Alien Isolation – In Space, Everyone Hears Me Scream - Animal Crossing New Horizons – Being Outside Whilst Staying Inside:
Much like every person on the planet with a Nintendo Switch, I have been playing a lot of Animal Crossing New Horizons over the last month and a half. As it’s release date was scheduled for after my show season was over (for those who don’t know, I was production… Read more: Animal Crossing New Horizons – Being Outside Whilst Staying Inside: - Animal Crossing: Who knew crippling debt could be so relaxing?Nintendo is known as one of the most successful and popular game companies of the past few decades, with their leading man Mario becoming a household name throughout the world. So, when they come out with a game not set in the Mushroom Kingdom, it tends to turn a few… Read more: Animal Crossing: Who knew crippling debt could be so relaxing?
- Assassins Creed Syndicate: Stabbing In London TownI first got into the Assassins Creed series when I had finally saved up enough money to buy a PlayStation 4. After doing my research and considering that the PS4 had been out for around a year already, I decided that it would be more economical in the long run… Read more: Assassins Creed Syndicate: Stabbing In London Town
- Assassins Creed Unity – Do You Hear the People Scream?
When people think of the French Revolution, their minds tend to immediately jump to Les Misérables and the melodious voice of Hugh Jackman. To be fair to them, that is the most contact that many have with that section of history. Unless you grow up in France, study the history… Read more: Assassins Creed Unity – Do You Hear the People Scream? - Baba Is You – Thankfully Less Stressful Than Coding:
For those who follow my Twitter (@CaitlinRC), you’ll know that I am in my final year of university and am studying Computer Science. So programming, logic and technology are a major part of my life – academically and recreationally. Despite all the programming languages that my studies have taught me,… Read more: Baba Is You – Thankfully Less Stressful Than Coding: - Betrayal at The House on The Hill – Build-A-Bear but Less Terrifying:
When you finish secondary school, one of the main fears you have is that you won’t be able to cope with the drastic changes it forces upon you. In the UK, you are required by law to remain in some form of education or training until the age of 18.… Read more: Betrayal at The House on The Hill – Build-A-Bear but Less Terrifying: - Broken Age – Cuddle Dungeons of Doom:
In storytelling, there is rarely such a thing as a coincidence. Every background detail and line of dialogue has been put there for a reason. My tabletop roleplaying group have caught onto this concept quickly. If I mention a seemingly insignificant character or detail about the weather, for example, my… Read more: Broken Age – Cuddle Dungeons of Doom: - Card Games – Take the Rage with You Wherever You Go:
In a world that is dominated by technology, people often complain about the good old days of playing card games around the dinner table or whilst at picnics. Though considering some of my childhood experiences with card games, I’d argue they were not such good old days. (Looking at my… Read more: Card Games – Take the Rage with You Wherever You Go: - Celeste – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
I’m always wary of games that try to personify mental illness or negative thoughts. The idea of putting a face or a name to this… other part of me, this darker part of me, instinctively makes me recoil. Not in disgust or hatred, but in deep-rooted fear. Society as a… Read more: Celeste – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
The Real World:
- Escape Rooms – I’ve Never Wanted to Get Outside More:
Much like video games, the real world goes through phases and fads like a student goes through pasta. A lot of these tend to only last for a month or so, before something new comes along and grabs our interest. In a way, we’re a lot like magpies when you… Read more: Escape Rooms – I’ve Never Wanted to Get Outside More: - EGX 2019 – Too many games, too little time
If anyone had told me six months ago, when I published my first article on the site, that I’d be attending EGX in London with a press pass – I’d probably have fallen over in a weird combination of anxiety and disbelief. Throughout our lives, we have always had it… Read more: EGX 2019 – Too many games, too little time - Special Effect – Press to HONK
One of the most powerful tools that game designers use to cause you fear or unease, is to take away something that you rely on. Be it your faithful animal companion, your magical abilities or even a sense, to have that ripped from you changes how you approach the rest… Read more: Special Effect – Press to HONK - Why does Mind Games exist?
On the 13th of April of this year, I uploaded my first article and made Mind Games available to the public. Since then, we’ve posted a total of 34 articles (including this one), achieved over 1,200 views, 530 unique visitors, 20 likes and 40 comments. Thanks to the outstanding support… Read more: Why does Mind Games exist? - Peek Into My Mind:
I’m sat writing this on one of the sofa’s in my living room. One of my housemates is cooking, another is sat watching The Sidemen fail at answering general knowledge questions whilst the final two are away at an event for the evening. The last two weeks have been very… Read more: Peek Into My Mind: - Horror Games – Eternal Screaming
I’ve never been good with horror. My brain has a habit of taking a titbit of information about blowing it way out of proportion in a cinematic-style nightmare that Alfred Hitchcock would be proud of. So, I haven’t played many horror games. Often, I start a game and painstakingly make… Read more: Horror Games – Eternal Screaming - LEGO Games – Because punching buildings till they break is vandalism apparently:
If you’ve been following me on Twitter (which you should all do, just saying @OurMindGames), then you’ll understand I’ve recently fallen back in love with Lego. Growing up, I was the opposite of my older sister – who preferred the more stereotypically feminine stuff. Nothing wrong with that, it just… Read more: LEGO Games – Because punching buildings till they break is vandalism apparently: - Ten Candles – We Fear The Dark For A Reason:
As my final term at university passes by, I often sit back and reflect on how far I’ve come. From admitting I had mental health issues, to starting medication, to starting Mind Games and preparing to go out into the world as a fully-fledged adult – it’s been a hell… Read more: Ten Candles – We Fear The Dark For A Reason: - Deep Platonic Love – A Guide To Tolerating Other Humans:
Love. Some say that it’s merely a biproduct of our brain chemistry, others cling to their belief in soulmates. There are so many stories in mythology, history and common folklore about the love between gods and humanity, how those feelings could overcome the greatest distances or the most grievous injuries.… Read more: Deep Platonic Love – A Guide To Tolerating Other Humans: - Happy Birthday To MindGames!
We’re one year old! How time flies. So, it’s been a year since I published my first article on the site. We’ve come so far since then. I got to talk to some amazing developers as a press member at EGX, I met some of you guys, we have over… Read more: Happy Birthday To MindGames! - Animal Crossing New Horizons – Being Outside Whilst Staying Inside:Much like every person on the planet with a Nintendo Switch, I have been playing a lot of Animal Crossing New Horizons over the last month and a half. As it’s release date was scheduled for after my show season was over (for those who don’t know, I was production… Read more: Animal Crossing New Horizons – Being Outside Whilst Staying Inside:
- Depression – That Little Voice:
TW – Depression and Suicide. A young girl shuts the door on her friend with a big smile plastered across her face. As soon as the lock clicks into place, the smile vanishes and overwhelming sadness swims in her eyes. She slumps down, barely able to keep herself upright as… Read more: Depression – That Little Voice: