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Closer To The Edge: Our favourite Video Games of the Decade
With the beginning of a new decade bringing the promise of new and exciting games, several writers for The Edge look back at the 2010s and the best games it gave us.
Battle Royales – Which are Peasants and Which are Royalty?
Editor Jack Nash looks at the battle royale genre of video games, its biggest names, and their highs and lows.
On Edge: Anticipating The Witcher
Culture Editor Louise explains to us why Netflix’s adaptation of The Witcher is the one to watch.
In Criticism of The Pokemon Franchise
It’s 2029 and the Kanto region looks as good as ever. Let’s Go Pikachu 2:…
Romanticising War in Teenage Fiction
Vicky Greer looks into war in YA, and the influences it has in the real world.
From The Trenches To The TV: An Analysis Of War In Modern Media
How is war represented on our screens? From fact to the fictional, Beth takes a deeper look.
Tolkien and World War One: Influences behind the World of Middle-Earth
Culture Editor Louise Chase looks into how the First World War influenced the writings of J.R.R Tolkien and the Middle-Earth legendarium.
Shows To Help You Out In Fresher’s Week
Need some tv shows to watch during Freshers? The Edge have a couple of suggestions that can also give you some A* tips!
The Modern Theatre: How Classic Plays Can Be Redesigned for the 21st Century
Writers Camilla and Louise look at the best modern adaptations of classic Shakespeare plays.
Press X To Talk: Lessons Learned From Video Games
Two writers from The Edge reveal what lessons they’ve learned from video games.
I can’t stop thinking about three space probes watching American football (or, What Speculative Fiction Will Be Like In The Future)
Camilla Cassidy takes us through a story about human existence, told by machines.
Reality on Display: History in Theatre
As an increasing number of Award winning musicals such as Hamilton have their origins in history, Vicky Greer takes a look at what makes people fall in love with these shows.
The Reign of the Remake: Why are they so Popular?
With recent remakes of Spyro and Crash Bandicoot, as well as remasters of Assassins Creed titles, why are developers now reimagining old titles? Jack Nash dives into the subject of the remake.