Emily Shiel
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6 calming games to play if you’re stressed
Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Here are 6 great games to play if you're stressed.

7 best games to play if you’re single (and full of rage) this Valentine's Day
Flying solo this Valentine's Day? Here are 7 games to play if you're single and need to get some frustration…

Expanding the ‘girl game' genre with Rainbow High: Runway Rush
For the developers of Rainbow High: Runway Rush, 'girl games' aren't just for young girls anymore.

League of Geeks talks Jumplight Odyssey, Solium Infernum, and learning as a studio
Director Trent Kusters talks about how the team has grown and changed since Armello.

Best practices for hiring First Nations talent in games, according to Awesome Black
The social enterprise organisation lays out some sustainable hiring practices in regard to recruiting First Nations employees and partners.

Bratz, 'Bimbo Feminism', and empowering girls with games
The return of Bratz video games is a welcome restoration of playful femininity and ambition, that caters to a young…

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly review
Hibiscus and Butterfly beautifully crafts empathetic storylines and personal connections that feel true to life.

The Videogame Industry Does Not Exist, says Brendan Keogh
The Australian games researcher urges us to reconsider our understanding of the games industry landscape in his book.

How The Last of Us comic 'American Dreams' enhances the show
There's more to the story of The Last of Us than what's seen in the games and HBO TV show.…

The Last of Us changed my expectations for game adaptations
HBO's The Last of Us is a massive success now, there was a time when there was good reason to…