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Kevin Dewan

(He/They)
Ottawa
As seen in: SQUAD
Covers:  Video Games, Consumer Technology, Gaming Industry
Doesn't Cover: Sports
Editor in Chief for @SquadState - often running after things and all around pretty geeky?
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Karma systems in games - inviting choice rather than intention

Karma systems in games - inviting choice rather than intention

Karma systems are a unique feature in many games, which takes into account the player's actions, inaction and…

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The likeable game antagonist phenomenon

The likeable game antagonist phenomenon

Charming, complicated villains are in vogue in games lately. When players start rooting for the antagonist in…

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Infection-themed games to play to avoid realizing that humanity is in danger

Infection-themed games to play to avoid realizing that humanity is in danger

COVID-19 is upon us, and with it comes quarantining and self-isolation. At least while we wait for the situat…

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Why your favorite game will never be balanced

Why your favorite game will never be balanced

There is a fine line that developers try to walk when it comes to game balance. When it's time for nerfs, the…

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Gaming during the COVID-19 pandemic no longer feels safe

Gaming during the COVID-19 pandemic no longer feels safe

Lately, I've realized that I'm more worried about the coronavirus situation than I thought. It's slowly creep…

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CES 2021 wrap up - All the cool new gaming tech reveals you shouldn't miss - SQUAD

CES 2021 wrap up - All the cool new gaming tech reveals you shouldn't miss - SQUAD

CES 2021 had lots of gaming tech to offer and was more accessible and virtual than ever. Here's some of the c…

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Genshin Impact is much more than a Breath of the Wild clone | Review - SQUAD

Genshin Impact is much more than a Breath of the Wild clone | Review - SQUAD

There's been a lot of talk since release about how Genshin Impact is supposedly just a clone of Breath of the…

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EA Desktop is here - but why does it exist?

EA Desktop is here - but why does it exist?

Anyone who has been using EA's Origin launcher can attest how rough it can be to navigate. Well, when I heard…

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Landscaping in Animal Crossing is wonky, but it builds character - SQUAD

Landscaping in Animal Crossing is wonky, but it builds character - SQUAD

Landscaping in Animal Crossing is frustrating, we all know that. But trust me when I say that despite the fru…

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Borderlands 3 is like another game wearing Borderlands' face

Borderlands 3 is like another game wearing Borderlands' face

Borderlands 3 is a great entry in the series, but something feels off. It's not quite like the previous entri…

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A Short Hike is an adventure in taking it slow

A Short Hike is an adventure in taking it slow

As simple as some Indie games may seem, many will hide a deeper meaning or message. A Short Hike is one of th…

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Why video game hype is a great and terrible thing

Why video game hype is a great and terrible thing

Hyping up a game is normal. Every time a new game busts onto the scene, teasers, trailers, tweets and more ar…

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Online conventions see success amid pandemic

Online conventions see success amid pandemic

There have been a lot of questions surrounding conventions in the wake of COVID-19. Many would-be event goers…

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The effects of COVID-19 on the gaming industry

The effects of COVID-19 on the gaming industry

It seems the general consensus when it comes to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, is to shut down non-essen…

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What the 20th anniversary of the PlayStation 2 means to gamers

What the 20th anniversary of the PlayStation 2 means to gamers

March 4 marked the 20th anniversary of the PlayStation 2 - a hallmark game console that holds a special place…

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