PlayLab Magazine

  • Home
  • PlayLab Magazine

PlayLab Magazine PlayLab! is an online game magazine by the students and researchers of University of Tampere. We talk about games, playthings, game research and more.

Looking for a hobby that won't take your entire time and savings account at the same time? These Lego sets might be the ...
12/04/2024

Looking for a hobby that won't take your entire time and savings account at the same time?
These Lego sets might be the best option for you!

Looking for a hobby that won't take your entire time and savings account at the same time? These Lego sets might be the best option for you.

It's not every day we get a real Moomin game, but is it worth singing praises?
09/04/2024

It's not every day we get a real Moomin game, but is it worth singing praises?

It's not every day we get a real Moomin game, but is it worth singing praises?

Where's Wally meets Adventure Time meets... mindful self-care advice? If you're looking for a relaxing mobile experience...
02/04/2024

Where's Wally meets Adventure Time meets... mindful self-care advice?
If you're looking for a relaxing mobile experience, put Krispee Street on your radar!

#

A mobile game with an interesting take on "Where's Wally" formula

Breaking news: New Year's Eve is no longer required to gather among friends and shoot rockets!In Hanabi you try to creat...
20/03/2024

Breaking news: New Year's Eve is no longer required to gather among friends and shoot rockets!
In Hanabi you try to create as good fireworks show in cooperation as you can.

In Hanabi you try to create as good fireworks show in cooperation as you can.

Adventure as the outlaw of Sherwood and restore King Richard I to his throne in this retro point-and-click adventure fro...
19/03/2024

Adventure as the outlaw of Sherwood and restore King Richard I to his throne in this retro point-and-click adventure from the 90s!

Adventure as the outlaw of Sherwood to collect a king's ransom while protecting your fellows.

In Team Fortress 2, teamwork is everything - but also in cosplaying!Read how dedicated TF2 fans enjoyed themselves at De...
12/03/2024

In Team Fortress 2, teamwork is everything - but also in cosplaying!
Read how dedicated TF2 fans enjoyed themselves at Desucon Frostbite with a dashing group cosplay!

A cosplay group showed me how fun cosplaying can be!

Will you be a nice Goose? Or maybe Duck around and find out? Goose Goose Duck is a co-op murder mystery game akin to Amo...
12/03/2024

Will you be a nice Goose? Or maybe Duck around and find out?
Goose Goose Duck is a co-op murder mystery game akin to Among Us and Town of Salem, but with a unique twist!

Goose Goose Duck is an interesting twist in its genre, in this review let's see what sets it apart from the other games.

"Draw your swords!" 😴"Draw your maps!" 🤩Cartographers is an RPG board game where you chart the uncharted!
11/03/2024

"Draw your swords!" 😴
"Draw your maps!" 🤩
Cartographers is an RPG board game where you chart the uncharted!

A casual yet unique take on role-playing boardgame of an uncharted territory.

Fans of CS2, here's one for you! PlayLab writer Meri went to see Finland's largest e-sports event in early December: Eli...
06/03/2024

Fans of CS2, here's one for you! PlayLab writer Meri went to see Finland's largest e-sports event in early December: Elisa Masters Espoo 2023. Read a first-hand report from the grand finals and re-live the thrill!

I went to see my favourite team play live in the final of the recent CS2 event hosted in Finland.

A poem about the delights of virtual ice-fishing.
04/03/2024

A poem about the delights of virtual ice-fishing.

A northern pastime, where you sit still / Waiting patiently, what a thrill

Could games be used as systems for a more ethical narrative instead of always opting for violence? Find out how non-viol...
03/03/2024

Could games be used as systems for a more ethical narrative instead of always opting for violence? Find out how non-violent approaches reside in otherwise violent games.

Could games be used as systems for a more ethical narrative instead of always opting for violence?

Valheim is an open-world survival-exploration game whose roots date heavily to Norse Viking mythology. Even in early acc...
03/03/2024

Valheim is an open-world survival-exploration game whose roots date heavily to Norse Viking mythology. Even in early access, it provides great value for the price. Read more below!

Valheim is an open-world survival-exploration game whose roots date heavily to Norse Viking mythology.

How are board games with views and stereotypes about other cultures perceived in online group discussion?
01/03/2024

How are board games with views and stereotypes about other cultures perceived in online group discussion?

Board games with colonialist themes as the focus of online discussions

After emerging victorious in the first game, the big ape has now been captured and it’s up to sidekick Diddy and girlfri...
28/02/2024

After emerging victorious in the first game, the big ape has now been captured and it’s up to sidekick Diddy and girlfriend Dixie to save the day.
But how does Donkey Kong Country 2 hold up today?

As a child, I was bananas about DKC 2. Now as a man-child, I'm revisiting it to see if the magic is still there.

Your choice of game can help develop soft skills related for your future profession.
27/02/2024

Your choice of game can help develop soft skills related for your future profession.

Your choice of game can help develop soft skills related for your future profession.

Indie game that is full of whimsy and wonder and that reminds us of the truly important.
22/02/2024

Indie game that is full of whimsy and wonder and that reminds us of the truly important.

Indie game that is full of whimsy and wonder and that reminds us of the truly important.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga entertains fans of the saga with its charming comedy and overflowing content
19/02/2024

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga entertains fans of the saga with its charming comedy and overflowing content

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga entertains fans of the saga with its charming comedy and overflowing content

We should (re)think about video game labels, and there is research to show us why.
17/02/2024

We should (re)think about video game labels, and there is research to show us why.

We should (re)think about video game labels, and there is research to show us why.

Join Kratos and Atreus in the epic battle of Ragnarok.
13/02/2024

Join Kratos and Atreus in the epic battle of Ragnarok.

Join Kratos and Atreus in the epic battle of Ragnarok.

You Died is a three-act adventure. You’re Unearthed with a goal to get to the top of the decaying co**se of the Giant Ki...
12/02/2024

You Died is a three-act adventure. You’re Unearthed with a goal to get to the top of the decaying co**se of the Giant King Kohln. None have succeeded, and now it’s your turn.

A journey to see what You Died and tabletop role-playing games are about.

A study about unexceptional consoles, forgotten in the shadows of the more popular platforms.
09/02/2024

A study about unexceptional consoles, forgotten in the shadows of the more popular platforms.

A study hour about unexceptional consoles, forgotten in the shadows of the more popular platforms.

Inspired by the 80’s animated series and arcade and home console games, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge...
07/02/2024

Inspired by the 80’s animated series and arcade and home console games, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge certainly feels familiar to those who have a history with the series.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a side-scrolling beat ‘em up game heavily inspired by the 80’s Turtles animated series and games.

A student, a professor, a hairdresser, a private investigator, a youngster and a librarian working together to solve mys...
05/02/2024

A student, a professor, a hairdresser, a private investigator, a youngster and a librarian working together to solve mysteries? This is a retelling of a short custom tabletop roleplaying game campaign among friends.

This is a retelling of a short custom tabletop roleplaying game campaign among friends.

Can there be a better galaxy when no humans remain? Juan talked to designer Wade Dyer about Fragged Empire and its evolu...
04/02/2024

Can there be a better galaxy when no humans remain? Juan talked to designer Wade Dyer about Fragged Empire and its evolution.

Can there be a better galaxy when no humans remain? I talk to designer Wade Dyer about Fragged Empire and its evolution.

Forests fighting back, citizens creating armies, people burning their money and politicians getting back to life. In Sad...
03/02/2024

Forests fighting back, citizens creating armies, people burning their money and politicians getting back to life. In Sad Robot you and your friends tell a story about what robots see in different colonies.

First try at TTRPGs was full of imagination but lacked the concentration and skill needed to make it last long.

Necrobarista is an emotional ride through barista and serving culture and plays with the trope of the server as your per...
03/02/2024

Necrobarista is an emotional ride through barista and serving culture and plays with the trope of the server as your personal therapist. But hey, we all sometimes need an open ear that listens.

Dead on arrival and the smell of roasted coffee in a rite of passage. What will you order?

Dovhakins from all over the world are celebrating Skyrim's 10th anniversary with a new update.
03/02/2024

Dovhakins from all over the world are celebrating Skyrim's 10th anniversary with a new update.

Dovhakins from all over the world are celebrating Skyrim's 10th anniversary with a new update.

Journey full of struggling and dying. Will you persevere for science?
02/02/2024

Journey full of struggling and dying. Will you persevere for science?

Journey full of struggling and dying. Will you persevere for science?

Risk of Rain 2 is a roguelike third-person shooter that punishes you for your mistakes ruthlessly but still manages to b...
01/02/2024

Risk of Rain 2 is a roguelike third-person shooter that punishes you for your mistakes ruthlessly but still manages to be a lot of fun.

Risk of Rain 2 is a roguelike third-person shooter that punishes you for your mistakes ruthlessly but still manages to be a lot of fun.

Address


Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when PlayLab Magazine posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Alerts
  • Claim ownership or report listing

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?

Share