What happened to: ‘Star Wars Battlefront’?
Since Disney acquired Star Wars, they've continued to release Star Wars Battlefront games, but have they improved on the originals?
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Adam Agowun
Should ‘Rule Britannia!’ and ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ be played at the Proms?
There has been a lot of controversy over this topic – so I’m going to try and deal with this in the calmest and most respectful manner possible. On 23 August, the Sunday Times made claims that the traditional anthems ‘Rule Britannia!’ and ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ would be...
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A British-Mauritian’s response to the Wakashio oil spill
On 25 July 2020, the Japanese-owned bulk carrier MV Wakashio, which was on its way to Brazil, ran aground on a coral reef at Pointe d’Esny, a known sanctuary for rare wildlife off the coast of Mauritius. Two weeks later, on 6 August, it started to leak oil: nearly 1,000...
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How to reform Ubisoft’s workplace culture
Adam Agowun explores what Ubisoft needs to do after allegations and claims of abuse have been launched against the company.
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The new GCSE modifications undervalue English Literature
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Ofqual, the exams authority, has announced that GCSE students will be able to drop subject areas in English literature and history exams next year. As an English and French student at university, you can understand why this might concern and upset me, without any...
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Game trailers and the over-reliance on cinematics
Adam Agowun explores how companies should strike a balance when marketing their upcoming releases.
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Everything happens for a reason: dealing with upsetting results
It's that time of year again when throughout different levels of academia, students receive results. Adam Agowun explains how we learn to cope with upsetting results and why everything happens for a reason.
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Why do we travel?
Why do we travel? To be honest, no idea. Perhaps as a status symbol: my mind goes instantly to travel being one of the staples of Instagram influencers. Many trips with friends are spent taking pictures that are worthy of going on the ‘Gram. Or maybe because, like me, you’re...
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The unsustainable length of video games
As the video game industry grows and development costs rise, can games remain 50-hour epics?
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A post-lockdown trip to the barbers
After taking a trip to the barbers when they opened across England on July 4th, James Palmer and Adam Agowun share their experiences.
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How will we look back on lockdown?
In months and years to come, we will all look back on lockdown differently. Adam Agowun considers two approaches to thinking about time in lockdown.
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What are the consequences of Dominic Cumming and going?
Written shortly after the scandal occurred, Adam Agowun considers the impact of Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham.
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Madeleine McCann is a symbol of both hope and failure
Every couple of years or so, the same pictures of a three-year-old girl show up in the media. Yes, Madeleine McCann has resurfaced again with new theories, new players, but the same public reaction. Forgive me if I’m a bit sceptical, but I don’t think we’re going to find her....
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