As a final-year English Literature and Creative Writing student, I can say with confidence that finding time to read for pleasure while completing a course focused on books is a struggle. However, there are occasional times when a book that you’ve heard of online or even had to read as...
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When Squid Game first came out in 2021, it received a lot of positive feedback from fans all over the world, quickly climbing the ladder and joining other shows such as Stranger Things in the Netflix must-sees. In fact, the show garnered around 600 million views before season three. So...
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As a fan of survival games, The Alters by 11 Bit Studios caught my eye immediately. You might recognise 11 Bit Studios from games such as Indika or Frostpunk 2. This game, however, is their best one to date, in my humble opinion. The aesthetic is great. Even the game...
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Summer is one of those seasons that you either hate or love. It can finally make you feel alive by bringing some warm sunshine your way, or it can make you feel like a sweaty pile of sludge. Never fear! This article has all of you guys covered, the summer...
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Recently, the new season of The Last of Us has been released, though not in its entirety. Already, there have been tweaks in the storyline as well as casting controversies (yet again!). Safe to say, this article is full of spoilers for both the game and show. The main issue...
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Our outgoing Editorial Board for 2024–25 bid farewell, and describe their final thoughts about their time with The Boar.
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Earlier last year, Spoonful of Wonder dropped its debut game, Copycat. The game is narrative-driven and played from the perspective of a cat, reminiscent of Stray. As the player, you know little about your backstory. You start your journey by getting adopted from a shelter by an old lady called...
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David George Haskell is a biologist and a writer, writing in various means, ranging from scientific papers, essays, poems and books. The book of his, that I would recommend the most is The Forest Unseen which he published in 2012. In this article, I’ll be mentioning bits from the prologue...
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Throughout the years video games have been getting more advanced and more detailed. With some games you can even walk and run through real-life cities while never leaving the comfort of your home. They make you feel as if you travelled the globe or even a multitude of imaginary lands....
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Happy 2025! Allow all of us at The Boar to inspire you with our bold new promises for the year – whether that's new sports, no coffee, or (finally) locking in academically.
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Welcome to The Boar Games’ Game of the Year 2024, where we share our personal favorites from the games that have won us over this year. Now, let’s dive into our top picks! Daniel May (writer’s pick) – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth With the tone and worldbuilding already established in...
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The Mortuary Assistant is a first-person sim where you play as—you guessed it—a mortuary assistant. Of course, in true horror fashion, you soon find out that there is nothing normal about these bodies, or your situation. With no option to leave, you press on by embalming bodies and getting rid...
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With Halloween lurking around the corner, me and my fellow dep found ourselves searching for something fun and spooky to do. Unfortunately, reality can be a bit of a heartbreaker and with most club tickets selling for way too much and cinemas being booked out, we decided to give an...
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