Namrah Jamal

For Namrah, lived experiences have always spoken loudest, making storytelling something felt first and written second. Her work is guided by the belief that humanity comes before race, gender, religion, or nationality.

3 articles

A scene of the polluted world in Tides of Tomorrow. The ocean is filled with trash and homes where people live are build on top of these islands of garbage.

Analysis

5 games that will change your perspective on life

Studios Campo Santo, Giant Sparrow, Mobius Digital, and DigixArt have us thinking about how we move through the world

Namrah Jamal Aug 25, 2026

Cloud faces the viewer in close-up. Barret stands in the background, facing away from Cloud and from the viewer.

Analysis

Cloud is a tough guy to date (if you’re Barret)

Cloud's emotional distance still leaves the door open for queer interpretations

Namrah Jamal Jun 8, 2026

Cloud Strife, wearing a ruffled silk dress, stands on stage next to cabaret performer Andrea. They both have their hands raised in the air.

Analysis

Final Fantasy VII Remake makes queerness visible — but confined

By separating aesthetic presentation from player agency, Final Fantasy VII Remake reveals how queerness can be represented without being playable

Namrah Jamal Jun 2, 2026

Big Walk sound designer Em Halberstadt on capturing its wild Australian soundscape

Sitting the month: Playing Röki with my mother after giving birth

What games will help me heal from gamer burnout?

5 games that will change your perspective on life

Cloud is a tough guy to date (if you’re Barret)

Final Fantasy VII Remake makes queerness visible — but confined