Andres De Miguel

Ghost of Yotei: what makes a good open-world game?

After being completely absorbed in the world of Ghost of Yotei (GoY) since its release, I can confidently say it is the perfect sequel to its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima (GoT). The combat is more diverse, owing to the multitude of weapons the protagonist Atsu can use, as opposed to...
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Posted Nov. 14, 2025

A conversation with Richmond council’s Jim Millard: Funding reforms, local government, and the financial struggle to come

Despite the central government’s neglect of local authority funding since the 2008 financial crisis, Richmond-upon-Thames has so far been successful in avoiding a fiscal precipice and ensuring local services are properly funded. After taking over from the Conservatives in 2018, the now Lib dem-controlled London borough has claimed to have...
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Posted Nov. 11, 2025

What do students think of Warwick’s mental health services?

CAPS stands for Counselling and Psychotherapy Services, and it is the free mental health support service offered to all Warwick students, whether undergraduate or postgraduate. Given the importance of effective mental health support in an intense and often stressful university environment, feedback from users of CAPS is vital for improving...
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Posted Sep. 30, 2025

The philosophy of Stannis Baratheon

In a series with a seemingly endless cast of characters, very few can truly claim a significant impact on the events of the Game of Thrones story, but Stannis Baratheon is one of those characters. Despite only being introduced in the second book, he has been an insatiable threat to the dominance of the Lannisters in Westeros....
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Posted Apr. 15, 2024

The Philosophy of ‘Rango’: Fabricating Identity

Despite being a movie about a funny little lizard getting into trouble with a funny little gang of funny little creatures, Rango explores some of the most complex themes of existentialism and self-realisation that I have ever witnessed in film. Its portrayal of the protagonist’s journey to find out who...
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Posted Mar. 15, 2024

The Philosophy of: The Walking Dead

When watching The Walking Dead, it’s easy to forget about complicated moral themes when all you are met with onscreen are blood, guts, gore and character deaths. But I want to focus on just that, because the show isn’t just about the struggle to survive in a cruel and unrelenting...
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Posted May. 1, 2023