This third article in a series of deep dives into alternative historical depictions of Africa and colonialism in video games focuses on post-colonialism. The end of formal colonialism marked the beginning of neocolonialism. A Victoria 2 mod set in the Cold War simulates this with a system of economic spheres of influence. How does it affect Africa?
You might have already noticed it, but Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord went into Early Access at the end of March, and it has been creating a bit of a storm around the internet. oomzer really likes the game, read his pre-review here!
We asked Liam McLeod to write a review of Assassin's Creed Valhalla for us. He's one of our beacons when it comes to medieval England, so he's bound to have some good opinions on the game. Liam mainly discusses the landscape and the larger narrative, so no worries about (big) spoilers!
As you’re working through your favorite books and games over the summer, VALUE is right there with you. Over the next six weeks, I am writing several blogs on literature and gaming. Let me introduce myself first!
This second article in a series of deep dives into alternative historical depictions of Africa and Colonialism in video games focuses on Congo. Following the independence of Congo in 1960 its southernmost province of Katanga broke away as its own republic, receiving heavy Belgian and mercenary support. A popular Hearts of Iron IV mod set in the 1960s depicts an alternative Katanga. How does it fare?
When a metaphor’s this prevalent, it’s worth interrogating, which got me asking: where the heck did 'slop' enter our zeitgeist from? And, perhaps more importantly, what's at the root of 'Slop'?
