Debt, Despair, and DLCs: The predatory practices of the gaming industry, explained.
Over the last decade, gaming has expanded from a niche hobby into a mainstream pastime enjoyed by millions worldwide. This rapid growth, however, has not been entirely positive for the industry – in fact, it has been exploited by many game companies seeking to increase their profits, no matter the Continue Reading
The Aesthetic of Agony: Rethinking the ‘tortured artist’ trope
Throughout history, the ‘tortured artist’ has been a trope long discussed and perpetuated. From the infamous moment when Vincent Van Gogh severed his ear amid thoughts of failure, to Sylvia Plath, who detailed her depression in unique poems, this archetype suggests that great art emerges from great suffering. This framing Continue Reading
Is it Schizophrenia or a Sixth Sense?
Exploring the debate between science and belief. The phenomenon of hearing voices that others cannot has sparked centuries of disagreement between doctors, spiritual leaders, and believers. At its heart lies a fundamental tension: whether to understand it through the lens of spirituality or mental health. Psychologists describe schizophrenia as a Continue Reading
‘Alice In Borderland’: The hit Netflix series
‘Alice in Borderland,’ released in December 2020, is a Netflix adaptation of a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Haro Aso. The thriller series follows Ryohei Arisu, played by Kento Yamazaki, a family outsider who becomes trapped in a dystopian world and is compelled to participate in deadly games to Continue Reading
Strictest Schools in the UK
Strict schools are known for their rigid rules, structured routines, and high behaviour and academic performance expectations. Advocates argue that such environments foster discipline, accountability, and essential life skills, while critics warn of potential downsides like stress and stifled creativity. This article explores the characteristics of the strictest schools in Continue Reading
AI Usage in the gaming industry.
AI, artificial intelligence that can perform various functions, is indisputably evolving to become part of everyday life. With intelligent assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri and websites like ChatGPT, society has become reliant on Artificial Intelligence to complete mundane tasks such as writing essays or personalising our online shopping apps Continue Reading
What does Trump’s presidency mean for immigrants living in the US?
Many people around the world have been left frustrated and anxious after Donald Trump swept to power on the back of the economic grievances of ordinary people and the fears surrounding mass illegal migration to the United States. Concerns surrounding an ‘invasion’ of the United States were exploited by Mr Continue Reading
The portrayal of women and beauty standards in the media
Throughout all of the time, women have been given unrealistic and impossible-to-reach beauty standards usually implicated by men. However, now more than ever, beauty standards have reached another level of non-viable, which we will have to live with. The beginning of the internet conflicted the lives of multiple women due Continue Reading
History of Fashion
Since the 16th century, fashion has dramatically evolved in the UK, from gowns to oversized clothing. Today, many different designer brands have distinct styles and flares. Fashion has taken the world by storm and continues to evolve and reshape itself. Trends typically last between a decade and a century because Continue Reading
Social Media, Brainwashing Children?
Social media has connected the world, but it’s also changing how kids think, act, and even see themselves through the use of their favourite celebrities or influencers. Growing Up with Technology Modern children have grown up with technology and social media and don’t know a life without technology. Some children/ Continue Reading