Taking note of the subtitle ‘The Painful RPG’ ascribed to this 2014 indie sleeper hit, one may be forgiven for thinking of it as just another catchy tagline, superficially given to a game to increase its marketability. In this instance though, the label is not only apt, but horrifyingly literal....
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Heading into Nintendo’s presentation, fan expectations weren’t exactly high. They have a history of predictable, relatively safe conferences and nowadays the bulk of their surprises seem to be reserved for their own Nintendo Directs. A warming speech from Reggie Fils-Aimé on Nintendo’s philosophy and a fresh trailer for Xenoblade 2...
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Week 10 is coming to a close and with it, this academic year. 6 writers share the sounds that marked their 2016/2017 university experience and they’re all worth checking out. Little Dragon – ‘High’ and Homeshake – ‘TV Volume’ This academic year has seen a great deal many releases...
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Galactic Empire – Thursday 9 February, The Assembly, 7.30pm Do you like Star Wars? Do you like guitars? Do you want to see Darth Vader shredding the Star Wars theme? Or Boba Fett playing some great drum fills? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes”, then we’d...
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2016 wasn’t a kind year to the music world, seeing the loss of both titans and cult-heroes alike right until its close. Yet in the midst of the chaos, some electrifying, often overlooked music was made. So without further ado, here are our writers best picks of the year we’d...
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Video games are at the forefront of narrative and storytelling in the artistic medium. Here three writers tell us exactly why.
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[dropcap]W[/dropcap]e begin our Game of the Year countdown with one of the best games of the year that wins our Best Sports Game as well as perhaps one of the worst. It’s so plagued with bugs and glitches that it gets an award all of it’s own. Stay tuned in for...
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David Bowie, influential beyond his musical output, changed the lives of millions. Here are just a few ways the Starman impacted Boar Music writers.
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The definitive run-down of 2015's 20 biggest albums.
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Halloween may now be behind us, but any unsatisfied scare-seekers can still get their share of the spooks by listening to Boar Music‘s selection of nightmarish tracks… Immortal Technique: ‘Dance With The Devil‘ Jeevan Sahota For those unfamiliar with the New York rapper’s infamous tale of brutality and murder, ‘Dance With The...
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Perhaps one of the most talked-about bands in the progressive rock / metal scene, Opeth recently took a large step in a different direction with their 2011 release Heritage, which was met with a rather mixed response. 3 years have passed since then, and Opeth have once again returned to...
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