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Finding my way through a Night in the Woods
Articles, Submissions November 10, 2020

Finding my way through a Night in the Woods

Author: Eric Vero Since turning 23, I have known loneliness. During my twenties I met some of my best friends, and have had two long-term relationships. But just shy of
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Great games to play while at home
Articles, Submissions June 30, 2020

Great games to play while at home

Since people have been told to stay inside their homes we wanted to reach out to our community to find out what games they have been playing while staying at
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How in times of isolation I found hope, solace and connection
Articles, Submissions June 17, 2020

How in times of isolation I found hope, solace and connection

Author: Francisco Toldy On March 7th the university I study at in Portugal announced it was going to close for a period of time due to the outbreak of COVID-19
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How to make the most of joining a digital community
General, Submissions May 14, 2020

How to make the most of joining a digital community

Author: Livvy – Community Manager for Tell Me Why With social distancing still in effect in many parts of the world, it can be difficult for us all to build
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Game Jamming Depression: Making sense of mental health through play
Articles, Submissions April 22, 2020

Game Jamming Depression: Making sense of mental health through play

Author: Brandon Cole “What if we put one of those cliché motivational cat pictures on the back that say “hang in there” and ‘grab your dreams’” one of the students
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How Streaming Improved My Mental Health
Articles, General, Submissions March 10, 2020

How Streaming Improved My Mental Health

Author: J. L. Hilton I started playing Fallout 4 four years ago, in February 2016. There’s a building component to the game and I spent a lot of time crafting
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Online and Never Alone
Articles, General, Submissions January 29, 2020

Online and Never Alone

Author: Juniper I have a hard time getting out of the house because I’m afraid of going outside. I have borderline personality disorder (BPD) and PTSD.  My diagnoses often work
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Accepting Consequences with Life is Strange
Articles, General, Submissions January 23, 2020

Accepting Consequences with Life is Strange

Author: Corey Leigh I played Life is Strange with two of my best friends. It’s an amazing game. It lifts you up. It tears you down. It draws you in
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Fighting Loneliness in Animal Crossing
Articles, General, Submissions January 10, 2020

Fighting Loneliness in Animal Crossing

Author: Grace Hester Animal Crossing has been a staple for handheld gaming for generations, and it has an avid following. The most common reason, is that it’s a fun, relaxing
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Side Quests and Immersion: Finding Serenity in Small Details
Articles, General, Submissions December 6, 2019

Side Quests and Immersion: Finding Serenity in Small Details

Author: Peter Cargill Anyone who has played a game in the Arkham Franchise knows the constant struggle between continuing the story and exploring the world. And by exploring the world,
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