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Nathan Blades on Games Design & Show Production

Category: Features

Everybody has a story – Comedian Matt Price on the art of storytelling

This feature was written and shot for What’s Up, found here. When it comes to live comedy, everyone is familiar with stand-up – but storytellers are bridging the gap between poets and comedians, providing an entertainment experience like no other. What’s Up …

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What makes us scream? We get strapped in to test the science of fear

This feature was originally written for the Daily Star (and an alternate version for the Daily Express). A BRAVE Daily Star Online reporter gets turned into a lab rat in the name of weird science. I have always loved horror films and …

Forget scouring the high street – PRINT yourself a pair of heels or pants!

This feature was originally written for the Daily Star, found here. IN THE future rather than trawling the rails in Topshop or Primark you’ll be able to instantly print yourself an outfit! Amazing, right? We get the lowdown at London’s 3D Print …

How I made a mini me: The lowdown on 3D Printing and how you can try it too

This story was originally written for the Daily Star, found here. 3D printing is technology that sounds both simple and really complex – but we have the info how it works, the cool things it can make and how to try it …

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Subversion Through Destruction: Embracing The Queer Power Fantasy

This feature was originally written for One Hit Pixel and can be found here. Sometimes you just feel like breaking something. Sometimes, you’ll feel better once you’ve absolutely dominated your aggressors, laid waste to the weak, and are told that you’re a …

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Duelling In The Digital Age: Hearthstone And Online TCGs

This feature was originally written for One Hit Pixel, found here. Throughout my years, I’ve been a big fan of trading card games. From playing Pokémon in primary school though to drunken nights of Magic: the Gathering at university; it’s something that …

Ludum Dare, Indie Games, 10 Seconds, Pizzapocalypse 20XX

Truth or Ludum Dare: How I Survived the Game Jam

This feature was originally written for One Hit Pixel, found here. Over the last month, I have transformed. I went into the cocoon as a mere journalist, and emerged as something strange, new and beautiful. A games developer. The best part is, …

Express Yourself: Being a Fashionista in the Gaming World

This feature is also available at n-Europe, found here. Self-expression is an inherent part of almost all video games. By simply being a medium where the audience can interact with the work, they’re allowed to make an impact within the game. Even …

Serial Gaming: Fighting Games

This article can also be found on One Hit Pixel, here. I’ve loved fighting games for a long time. I’ve never been great at them – most of the time I’m not even good at them – but they bring about such …

Ars Lingua

Nathan Blades on Games Design & Show Production

Category: Features

Everybody has a story – Comedian Matt Price on the art of storytelling

What makes us scream? We get strapped in to test the science of fear

Forget scouring the high street – PRINT yourself a pair of heels or pants!

How I made a mini me: The lowdown on 3D Printing and how you can try it too

Subversion Through Destruction: Embracing The Queer Power Fantasy

Duelling In The Digital Age: Hearthstone And Online TCGs

Truth or Ludum Dare: How I Survived the Game Jam

Express Yourself: Being a Fashionista in the Gaming World

Serial Gaming: Fighting Games

Serial Gaming: Animal Crossing

Media Matters: Peaceful days died. Let’s Survive

Tech Talk: Seeing Sounds and the ‘Art Game’