• The Sims 4

    The Sims 4 Werewolves: Furry Fun or a Wild Waste of Money?

    Alice Bennett With the release of a brand new game pack, The Sims 4 Werewolves, Alice Bennett discusses the potential of this new addition.  EA has recently released the trailer for the new The Sims 4 game pack, Werewolves, which has been met with both enthusiasm and scepticism. The pack will be released on...
  • Weekly Wellbeing: How To Avoid Being Overwhelmed By The News

    Alice Bennett During the past couple of years, it seems as though we have been bombarded with images of suffering and frightening statistics more than ever. Although it is important to keep informed, it is equally as important to look after your mental health. Keeping up to date and...
  • The Sims 4 Expansion Pack

    The Sims 4 Game Packs: Are They Worth It?

    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...
  • My Top 10 Cosy Video Games

    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...
  • Reboots, Revivals and Reunions: Should Shows Return?

    Alice Bennett With the recent trend of capitalising on nostalgia, reboots of movies and TV shows have taken over our screens, with the Harry Potter reunion airing on the 1st of January. In particular, nostalgic TV shows of the 90’s and 2000’s have made a comeback – but is...
  • Representation In Love Actually

    Alice Bennett Love Actually is a very popular Christmas film, securing a place on multiple “Best Christmas Film” lists including Vulture’s, Independent’s and Entertainment Weekly’s. It features a star-studded ensemble cast and a variety of different stories that intertwine, with an overarching theme of love in all its forms...
  • The Downfall Of Riverdale

    Alice Bennett Now famous for its cringey dialogue and bad musical episodes, Riverdale’s first season was actually well-received. But when exactly did it go downhill, or was it bad to begin with? (Warning: spoilers). We look back at these shows with a fond sense of nostalgia Bad teen shows...