Sofiia Shabalova

Metagaming: Games with strong black leads

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout history.   While there are notable black characters in video games, black protagonists are still vastly underrepresented, excluding games that allow character creation.   In the early days of gaming, black characters were reduced to one-dimensional stereotypes and race-based caricatures. But…

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Starfield: Highly anticipated, mildly entertaining, poorly optimized. 

Starfield promised its players an unforgettable cosmic odyssey that would redefine gaming, but the game’s storytelling is hindered by technical flaws that leave the players wanting a more polished experience.   The player starts as a worker at a mining company called Argus Extractors in the year 2330.   While on the job, the character finds a…

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Games to look forward this fall

A semester of gaming: Upcoming fall titles  From exploring galaxies to intense fantasy battles, fall 2023 brings a range of diverse titles that cater to everyone’s tastes.   Prepare for a cosmic adventure with Starfield. Shape galaxies, pilot spacecraft, and uncover mysteries. With Bethesda’s signature open-world RPG gameplay, players can expect an immersive journey as they…

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SNAP into wellness 

The Student Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) is set to redefine student well-being through a range of programs.  Jessica Somersall, interim-coordinator of SNAP shared that the program is looking forward to embracing a combination of online and in-person experiences for the upcoming academic year.  “We are trying to do a lot more programming in person, whether…

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Five games with strong women leads

A list of notable video games that reflect women’s strengths.    Videogames have shifted from being just a boy’s club.   The Entertainment Software Association says women players consistently make up to 48 per cent of the total gaming population.   To celebrate the International Women’s Day, let’s see a list of noteworthy games that feature great female…

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Metagaming: The Callisto Protocol

Fighting monsters on a moon should not be as tedious as waiting to renew your health card. WARNING Spoilers Ahead!! If you’re looking for a game to play after finishing the epic that is God of War Ragnarök, you will definitely feel letdown if you choose The Callisto Protocol. As the year’s pattern of hit…

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Metagaming: God of War Ragnarök

The end of the world may also mean the end of an iconic PlayStation character. WARNING Spoilers Ahead!! The Ghost of Sparta returns as Ragnarök approaches. It was four years ago when gamers were treated to the return of Kratos. The killer of the Greek pantheon had settled himself into life in the Norse regions…

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Inspiring young women to chase their careers

The Dreamer Day gala was one of many events meant to celebrate International Day of the Girl Child. Build a Dream, a national non-profit organization hosted the event at Palais Royale, which was decorated in purple and pink – the traditional colours associated with femininity and the colour scheme of Build a Dream. Guests could…

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