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  • Welcome To Famicase 2023, My Favourite Time Of The Year

    Welcome To Famicase 2023, My Favourite Time Of The Year

    Every year, around about now, indie Japanese games retailer/shopfront Meteor holds an exhibition called Famicase. The goal? Showcase the design and illustration of cartridge art for games that do not exist. Artists from all over the world take part, sending in their submissions, and every year Meteor pick the best and display them live in…


  • Why Nan Should Play Super Mario 64

    Researchers from the University of Montreal have looked into the effects that playing video games has on the brains of older adults. Comparing playing Super Mario 64 with learning piano, the study found an increase in grey matter for game-playing participants. However, the research is not without flaws.