Category: Special

Interview with MC Cosplay

The cosplay phenomenon is so vast and well-known that you don't really need an introductory paragraph, do you? Or do you? Okay, fine, cosplay is a term that refers to the practice of wearing a costume that represents a…

Interview with cartoonist Bigio

A dull title aside, in this article we want to step away from Joypad's main themes and delve into the broader world of gamers' potential interests. Video games and movies go hand in hand with other…

Video Games and Manga in Montreux

Today we took a tour of Polymanga, the trade show for all things Japanese and manga/anime, held annually in French-speaking Switzerland. Polymanga 2015 is held in Montreux, at the lakeside convention center…

Remembering the LvlUpGameJam

After having spoken several times about the LvlUpGameJam, the video game creation competition that took place between 12 and 14 February 2015 in Fribourg, the time has come to give you an account of this event and of…

Interview: Ori and the Blind Forest

At last year's E3, Microsoft's lineup of games showcased was packed with action, from brand-new AAA titles to the juicy returns of some of the biggest franchises historically associated with the Xbox brand. One of the newest games, with a more indie feel…