• The Presence Of Celebrities In Video Games

    Daria Paterek Celebrities began to have a noticeable presence in video games during the early 2000s. Night Trap, starring Dana Plato (an American actress), was the first time an established celebrity worked on a video game. Celebrities continued starring in video games, but mainly through voice acting. The most notable example...
  • The Last of Us: What Went Right, And What Went Wrong?

    Daria Paterek The Last of Us is known for its stellar storytelling, fascinating main characters, and engaging combat. However, user opinion shifted upon the release of The Last of Us 2, which divided the fanbase. With the imminent release of The Last of Us TV Show, Daria reflects on the successes and failures of...
  • From Social Media Sensation To Chart-Topping Popstar: Influencers Who Entered The Music Industry

    Social media has catalysed multiple careers in the music industry. Daria looks back at three social media platforms (Vine, YouTube, and TikTok) to see which influencers have succeeded in their transition to music....
  • Best GTA Games: Ranked From Worst To Best

    The GTA franchise is one of my favourite gaming series. With many versatile, creative, and ground-breaking entries, it is no surprise that it is Rockstar Games' most profitable franchise (accumulating over $6 billion in revenue). With the release of the GTA Trilogy: Definite Edition tomorrow, Daria reflects on the most memorable instalments...
  • ”Simply Perfect” – Album Review: Summer Waker – Still Over It

    'Over It’, Summer Walker’s first album, is one of the best R&B albums of the 2010s, if not of all time. Soulful, intimate, and beautifully produced, ‘Over It’ left a massive mark on me, and I still stream it regularly. Commercially, ‘Over It’ was a massive success, accumulating 154...
  • A Horror Lover’s Guide To Halloween Films

    Daria Paterek Halloween is upon us, and what is better to set the mood than watching some PROPER horror movies? If you’re ready to traumatise yourself, distrust everyone around you, and experience many sleepless nights, this list is for you. Midsommar Midsommar is my favourite horror movie- but it’s...
  • Could A Video Game To Film Adaptation Ever Work?

    Daria Paterek After the recent release of the Uncharted trailer, I wanted to reflect on the legacy and commercial success of video game to film adaptations. Super Mario Bros was the first movie based on a video game, which began a long legacy of video game adaptations. This later spawned...