Daria Paterek

How did it all start? My love for gaming began when I was about ten, and I would play free games online. A lot has changed since then, but becoming an adult has made me truly appreciate the wonderful games that made me fall in love with gaming. Daria...

The trailer for The Sims 4 My Wedding Story was released at the beginning of February to a pleasantly surprised fanbase, with many Simmers welcoming this addition to the game. However, within the Sims community, there has been some controversy over the way that EA has released expansion packs with the...

Fallout 4 was the first Fallout game that I played. And I completely fell in love with it. I was amazed by the open world, an intriguing story, and an endless number of quests. However, it wasn’t until I played Fallout: New Vegas (Fallout 4’s predecessor) that I fully appreciated the franchise and the...

James Warrell The release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which has shaken the tried-and-true formula of the Pokémon series, was a welcome departure from the old games, and a brilliant game in its own right. Is now the best time to get into Pokémon, and which Pokémon games should you play if...

Daria Paterek and James Warrell The first Nintendo Direct of 2022 was one the most anticipated ever. With rumours of sequels to popular games such as Zelda: Breath of The Wild and Mario Odyssey, it is no surprise that over 900,000 people tuned in to watch the live stream. Daria and James...

 Daria Paterek This interview is part of a collection of interviews that explore women’s experiences in the gaming industry. Mahum is an SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) in the switch platform team at Unity Technology. She is responsible for the overall quality of her team and product, optimizing...

Alice Bennett With exam season upon us, along with the jarring return to reality after Christmas, many of us could use a break in the form of some comforting and cosy video games. Whether providing comfort through nostalgia or low-stakes, peaceful gameplay and soundtracks, everyone has certain games they...