Category: Datorspel

Broodmother

I recently rediscovered that everything evil in the Dragon Age universe starts with magic. All corruption in the world has one very clear origin (according to the Chantry at least). The Tevinter Magisters*. On a mission to reinstate the Old God Dumat, a group of Tevinter Magisters decided to enter the Golden City and usurp... Continue Reading →

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Pushing privilege

A simple drawing of a girl in red staring down a tiger against a yellow background

I have been playing Bioware's games with great enjoyment for quite some time now. I didn't even know it at the time, but Neverwinter Nights and Baldur's Gate eased me into the particular brand of game crafted by this company, a legacy lovingly built on by titles such as Knights of the Old Republic, Mass... Continue Reading →

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Tooth and Scale

Before you start reading this, I should mention that this post contains spoilers for Dragon Age Inquisition, in particular regarding the creatures that dwell in the world. If you're okay with that, by all means continue. What I'm going to talk about in this post is how game mechanics carry messages, and that these messages... Continue Reading →

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This just in…

I almost laughed myself silly when I saw this video the first time. Also, I definitely suffer from the same issues as Cassandra does. Varric is right by the way. I'm only playing for the half-naked men. And Varric's novel. Although, just like Cassandra, I'd prefer Sword and Shield. Congratulations, Dragon Age Inquisition for winning... Continue Reading →

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In Your Heart Shall Burn

This is my first take on Dragon Age Inquisition. I've not finished playing yet, but I'm about 2/3 rds in, and it is so far epic on a scale that goes way beyond epic. My first piece of advice is "leave the Hinterlands". I know, there have been articles about this, but the Hinterlands is... Continue Reading →

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The Creeping Cancer

A set of games in the background, a controller up front. The symbol of feminism, a closed fist in the sign of woman, on top.

This is the first time that GamerGate has managed to make me seriously upset. As in really dejected and sad. I wrote a rant on twitter about it, and I think I'll expand on it here on discordia. "Today is a bad day. GamerGate is still in full swing and the more I read about... Continue Reading →

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