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Stephanie Eslake

Steph Eslake is an arts journalist with an Animal Crossing addiction. When she’s not clocking up serious hours on her Nintendo Switch, she’s writing about classical music and art for publications such as The Guardian, ArtsHub, and her award-winning magazine CutCommon. Steph is now producing a book to teach others how to hack the field of arts communication.

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Why do we stay loyal to the same games, decades later?
Culture

Why do we stay loyal to the same games, decades later?

People who play games are content to invest countless hours into the same kinds of experiences over their lifetime. Why aren’t we all sick of it?

Stephanie Eslake

I never wanted to be a princess, until Disney Dreamlight Valley
PC

I never wanted to be a princess, until Disney Dreamlight Valley

Disney Dreamlight Valley, with its several generations' worth of Disney characters, pivoted my perspective on pretty princesses.

Stephanie Eslake

Video games are the new art therapy
Culture

Video games are the new art therapy

Much has been said about the cognitive benefits of games, but there's a reason why they work to heal you psychologically, too.

Stephanie Eslake

Who is the real villain of Animal Crossing?
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Who is the real villain of Animal Crossing?

The world of Animal Crossing might not be as wholesome as we think. In fact, the real villain might be... you.

Stephanie Eslake

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