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Genshin Impact: Review

by • 21st November 2020

Shawn Khoo reviews the popular yet slightly controversial anime-themed gacha open world game Genshin Impact....

Pokémon GO (empty your bank accounts!): Transfer Costs Cause Outrage

by • 21st November 2020

After growing debates around microtransactions, Niantic Labs have angered the Pokemon GO community by locking mechanics behind money....

Valve to disclose odds for DOTA 2 loot boxes

by • 5th November 2018

James Troughton cracks open Valve's latest policy regarding some of gaming's most contentious products....

The Courier Gaming Crystal Ball: What lies in store for the world of Video Games?

by • 17th May 2018

As the academic year comes to an end, our writers look to the future to discuss the games they’re most looking forward to and the trends we can expect to see in future...

Why do we dismiss games as “dead”?

by • 19th February 2018

Errol Kerr looks at why we've taken to proclaiming a game's demise so quickly - and how they can be revived...

EA Creates PR Nightmare through Battlefront II Microtransaction Model

by • 27th November 2017

Jared Liam Moore gives his take on the Star Wars Battlefront II in-game purchasing model....

EA Developers Receive Death Threats

by • 27th November 2017

In the wake of Electronic Arts's lootbox controversy, multiple EA developers report facing harassment and death threats from angry fans. George Boatfield explains....

Microtransactions: A Necessary Evil or Tool for Destruction?

by • 30th October 2017

Georgina Howlett and Gerry Hart face off over one gaming’s most controversial features....