Murder is often a minor offence; an inconsequential event in the wider context of the world – or at least, that usually seems to be the case in video games. Whether your victim is a mythical beast, a common bandit or a humble priest, they probably deserved it, right? Most of the time, your character […]
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EXP: A Pokétastic 20th anniversary celebration
EXP this time is brought to you by your host Harry Shepherd and joined by Head of News Jonathan Land, Exeposé Games Correspondent Sam Woolf and Tournaments Officer of Exeter University’s Pokémon Society Michael Griffith-Dixon. This week on EXP, we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise the only way we know how: we’re […]
Nostalgia Hit: Vampire: the Masquerade
Alongside such venerable companions as grunge, the Nintendo 64 and, uh, WWE wrestling, the pen-and-paper role-playing game did not survive long in the mainstream come the turn of the millenium, but experienced huge popularity throughout the ’90s. These days, however, when most people think of tabletop RPGs they think of 20-sided dice and nerds with […]
6 Fallout 4 tracks that are perfect for Itchy Feet
So, why on Earth have Fallout 4, an open world game that released last month on PC and current generation consoles, and Itchy Feet, a vintage dance night touring round 25 cities in the UK including Exeter’s very own Unit 1, been put together? And, it’s not just because I have nothing better to do, […]
Review: Fallout 4
War. War never changes. Although this isn’t strictly true in the case of Fallout 4, and some might even be a little controversial: in fact, a whole host of things have changed as we venture our way through Boston’s annihilated Commonwealth. For existing fans of the series, this is everything you could want from a […]
Sequel-ation: The Elder Scrolls
In an industry saturated by numerous first person shooters, it would be easy to think that meaningful single player experiences are becoming a thing of the past. Thankfully, there are still some companies who put quality in front of quantity. With stellar franchises such as Wolfenstein, Fallout, Dishonoured and The Evil Within; Bethesda is definitely […]
Noct Review
My breathing is heavy, the lights are off and I am all alone. Walking through what appears to be an abandoned city, I tread carefully, knowing that whatever is in the unknown will kill me. “Friendly?” I read, pixelated text hovering over a doorway. “Yes” I reply, knowing that the wrong word could kill me. […]
Fallout 4 Teaser Trailer: Analysis
With the release of Fallout 4’s long awaited teaser trailer, Joshua Rotchelle shares his analysis. Dogs. A sense of foreboding. Ridiculous amount of weaponry. Ageing incredibly well. What does this word association game lead to? Vladimir Putin, but also the wicked new trailer just released for Fallout 4. It’s here and it’s hit, so what’s […]
Review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
I close the door behind me. Drowners are clawing at the wooden frame whilst I catch my breath. I’m inside a tower filled with rats and the smell of death. I pull out a small lamp, which begins to emit an eerie glow. Suddenly the room is crowded with spirits all calling out and talking. These […]