Depression and Gaming: From a Bears Mind
Disclaimer: I'm not talking about clinical depression, as I know very little about it and there're people who do know much more about it. This is merely my experience, feelings and perspective.... more
Disclaimer: I'm not talking about clinical depression, as I know very little about it and there're people who do know much more about it. This is merely my experience, feelings and perspective.... more
Entitlement is a feeling that a lot of us get & sometimes it's valid, sometimes it's not. Friends assume that they are entitled to know who you're dating, companies assume they have the right ... more
I didn't want to tell you this baby, but everyone's has been saying it behind your back and it's true. Every time I slide you into my console slot, you pop up on my screen and I want to to smac... more
There's certain pastimes and hobbies out there that people take very little notice of or make sweeping assumptions about. In general, unless a hobby is extremely bizarre, only in the "" sense... more
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It's hard to play a game like and not noticed or worse yet, ignore the potent level of symbolism, allegory and references to religion. This isn't meant to be a stirring article, it's not meant... more
I ate that whole mother fucker, now my hole needs to evacuate it. I gots the hershey squirts yo, but I can't stop playing this awesome game on my badass PC because consoles are dead and my dad ... more
I'm one of those people that aren’t always up to date with other people when it comes to fashion or watching certain viral videos. It's not exactly a conscious choice, it's not even really a ch... more
The past couple days have left me in a very not nice place. However, I was sitting in my chair today, lost in my horrible thoughts and my phone buzzed. A fellow dtoider had texted me, inquiring... more
How can we complain about bad representations of feminism when the basic principle topics they talk about are without a doubt true and exist? Why are we arguing over who made a better case for ... more
Let’s start this off in a professional manner shall we: I do not give a damn about graphics in computer games exceeding what they are now. It does not keep me from slumber, it does not hold mu... more
Did you know that got an Oscar for playing Queen Elizabeth in Shakespeare in Love despite having only appeared on screen for roughly 10 minutes? You probably did, but did you also know her rol... more
Remember that game where you're a female cop who's washed out after some bad luck, bad choices and lost her family? You know the game right - where your primary goal is to chaperone and subsequ... more
According to the Destructoid forums, I joined on the . I had been floating about the website prior to that but mainly just as a reader. Joining Destructoid forums had an unexpected effect on m... more
I'm sitting here on my laptop, perusing trying to play games that have some longevity or will draw me in for a few hours. It's only 10pm and I want to go to sleep, but for the wrong reasons. I... more
When I wrote a little bullet pointed except regarding I hadn't yet finished the game. I just wanted to make note of the things that had annoyed me so far. Well upon finishing the game - guess wh... more
Welcome back to Contest Time folks. It's been awhile hasn't it? I've been giving away most my stuff on , but here I am with a special treat. I have 10 Steam copies of to dole out to you sexy... more
Lemme drop some knowledge on you. If you've played a murder mystery game, where there is an element of detective skills, multiple suspects and always an underlying subplot that runs deeper than... more
It's a bit of a spunky mess isn't it.... I'm still playing . It's quite funny and at the same time morbid that whilst I'm playing it in Steam I will get random messages of sympathy and condolen... more
A lot of people are assigned boxes or labels in life, usually by themselves or by others. A lot of the time people who don't really know us, will decide for us who & what we are. In school ther... more
A light going post for a change. Yes you heard me, a post void of the deep rooted queries of gaming life such as I was having a conversation with a young man called (who I also happen to sha... more
Welcome back folks. It's been awhile. But we are here now and it's time for another . This time the subject is: Racism and stereotypes in games. I threw out the topic and some questions to the ... more
No matter how much we love something, there’s always an element that we wish were improved or better yet, stoned to death, never to return. In order to achieve complete gaming zen and to enjoy ... more
In a situation where ‘female’ and ‘gaming’ is involved there are certain facts. Sexism exists is one and there are strong untainted female characters out there, not enough, but still they do ex... more
Reviewing this game is unusual for me as I've never played any of the other titles in this series and haven't expressed any interest in it at all. I know who is and the trademarks of the game.... more
Oh , you bastards know how to make games I love. The series, , something else that didn't involve blood and murder.... What was that game? Nevermind, doesn't matter. I am here to share my tale... more
As the years roll on and fly past us, gaming seems to want to become more realistic. Why exactly I'm not entirely sure, no one asked games to reflect how life really is. I mean isn't the purpos... more
If you were to believe that the laws of gaming physics were based of those of real life, you would be forgiven for assuming that I am writing this piece using my own bountiful bazongas. Thankfu... more
A quick one or two line review of the games I have completed this year! I know, I know, for once I don't prattle on for ages. BE THANKFUL! Lovely, heartwarming game that's like Pokémon only n... more