Browsing: Features
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.
The Edge Live Blogs: E3 2019
All the biggest updates of the biggest weekend in gaming, brought to you live.
A Clash of Kings: George R.R. Martin and the Quandary of A Song of Ice and Fire
In the aftermath of the Game of Thrones finale, Editor Thea asks a big question: How relevant will GRRM’s last two ASOIAF books be?
Closer to the Edge: The Best Beach Episodes on TV
The Edge writers roll out their sunbeds and list off their favourite beach episodes!
Treading the Boards: Big Names in the Theatre
Should we celebrate big-name actors in the theatre? Literature Executive Abi discusses.