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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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Finding Serenity in Chaos: Violence and Easy Mode
Articles, General, Submissions September 5, 2019

Finding Serenity in Chaos: Violence and Easy Mode

Author: Grace Hester Violence in video games has always been a contentious issue, especially lately. It’s created a sort of stigma that’s been very difficult, if not impossible, for games
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Hidden Folks
Games April 19, 2018

Hidden Folks

I switch on some ASMR videos and play this to get myself back to reality when I'm feeling stressed or tense. It gives you something very specific to focus on
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Abzu
Games April 19, 2018

Abzu

One of the most relaxing games I've ever played, simply beautiful. It feels so great diving in and out of the water particularly on the back of a dolphin! There
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Journey
Games April 19, 2018

Journey

It's no surprise that Journey got about a gazillion GOTY awards - it really pioneered this space of games being something *else*. You can communicate without words, explore a meditative
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Passpartout
Games April 19, 2018

Passpartout

This is a game where you create paintings and sell them to NPCs as they pass by your studio. It's relaxing, has great music, and offers complete creative freedom (paint
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Desert Golfing
Games April 19, 2018

Desert Golfing

Due to it's minimalism it's very relaxing, and there's not much going on to distract you. I've used this game to get myself in to a meditative state.
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Meadow
Games April 19, 2018

Meadow

Players can only talk using predefined "symbols" and can either wander the meadows alone or team up to collect flowers, explore the map, unlock obelisks.
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Shelter 1 / 2, Paws
Games April 19, 2018

Shelter 1 / 2, Paws

Shelter is a series of games about the circle of life, each depicting the view of a different animal.
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Flower
Games April 19, 2018

Flower

The only game I can play before breakfast. The natural landscape is bucolic. You play as the wind, meaning your avatar is effectively invisible.
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