Ristretto
Looking at the stars; Looking for meaning.
Space hasn't just been on Sherigan's mind recently. I, too, have had my attention turned to the stars; Though, thanks to Andy Weir, I can't quite decide how I feel about them.
Mischief
(They/She) Mischief is a nerd and a hobby-writer with a passion for horror fiction. They've completed their master's degree (English literature/linguistics & film studies) in early 2023.
Shot in the Dark
Of Stealth and Song
There are quite a few interesting topics that one can cover while talking about Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025). For now, I'd decided to revisit one specific narrative sequence which had shaped my perception of Hornet's character going forward.
Ristretto
This isn't my device...
It's time to disregard privacy and to encourage a player's nosiness! Here are a few interesting games that encourage you to search someone else's device.
Matcha Do About ...
2025 (in Games)
To establish tradition, one has to first turn that element into a habit. However, if I were to do the exact same thing as I did last year, it wouldn't quite be me, would it? There is more than one hobby to pick, and why not create a different work this year?
Latte Thoughts
From Victor to Frankenstein: How the Mechanisms adapted the Frankenstein-Narrative.
How does one re-interpret a literary classic while keeping it recognisable? That's what we're here to find out.
Ristretto
Scarlet Hollow is a brilliant horror experience
A quick and spoiler-free pitch as to why one should pick up this amazing game. It's one of Mischief's favourite games for 2025 for sure.
Matcha Do About ...
A look at genre-categories: Puzzling out puzzle games.
It's time for more genre theory. This time with a focus on the ever-expanding catalogue and terms to describe video game genres. With each new idea, or combination, of either visual representation or gameplay mechanics, another subcategory is created.
literature
2024 (in Books)
Happy New Year! Mischief promised to share the books that they've read in 2024 - and here they are. From theory to fiction, from silly to serious - and the occasional sprinkle of horror.
PourOverThink
PoT: The Reader's Dilemma
What does it mean to read? What are we even reading, and why do we care so much about that fact in the first place? We're covering the random devaluation of a format, personal preferences, and the importance of diversification.
PourOverThink
PoT: Coraline (2009)
A brilliant stop-motion movie that just celebrated its 15th year anniversary. We're talking about our impressions - old and new - of Coraline's truly horrific adventure.
Ristretto
It's impossible to talk about Ghost Trick (2023)
Ghost Trick is a good game. I recommend it wholeheartedly. I just can't state why because one can't talk about it. The restraint is actually real this time.
Matcha Do About ...
About reading books and Goodreads
Sometimes you try to write one thing only to end up writing something completely different. This is an article about Goodreads, lists and books.
Latte Thoughts
The Underworld and its Queen
This is an article about Persephone and the depictions of her story and character throughout the ages; From her mythological roots to more contemporary media such as Hades (2020) or Stray Gods (2023).
Ristretto
Impressions: Vampire Therapist (2024)
The more vampires the better! Mischief's impressions on the recently released visual novel: "Vampire Therapist" by Little Bat Games.
PourOverThink
PoT: Hades (2020)
Hades II is out in Early Access, which means that we’ll be topical and talk… about the previous game. We’re talking about our many escapes through the underworld, our favourite boons, the Greek Pantheon overall, and gush a lot about the soundtrack.
Matcha Do About ...
Detective Games and "Duck Detective: The Secret Salami" (2024)
It started with a duck. Follow Mischief as they spiral into the depths of detective games after they've played "Duck Detective", a game where the goal is to find the culprit behind a stolen lunch.