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Analytic Video Game Theory

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Hero of Time: Chapter 2

Read the second chapter of an analytically grounded, fan-written story that bridges the gap between Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess.

By CJ Thomas, 6 years ago February 3, 2019
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Come Out to Play: The Warriors And Adaptation into Video Games

In an industry that still doesn't seem to have fully cracked the code on story adaptation, one 2005 game has lessons worth learning.

By Chris Anhorn, 6 years ago January 18, 2019
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Readable Teaser: Join With a Terrible Fate at PAX South this Saturday

Meet With a Terrible Fate January 19th in PAX South's Cactus Theatre for a panel on video game theory in a world obsessed with teasers.

By Dan Hughes, 6 years ago January 18, 2019
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Does Chrono Trigger Belong in the Video Game Canon?

Chrono Trigger's time-travel storytelling set the standard for JRPG storytelling. How has its impact been felt through the years?

By Dan Hughes, 6 years ago January 17, 2019
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How Fictional Stories Become True: Where the Water Tastes Like Wine

A puzzle about how much of Where the Water Taste Like Wine is true reveals an unexpected lesson about the value of folk tales.

By Adam Bierstedt, 7 years ago October 8, 2018
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The Drawing Board: Why “Immersion” is a Dirty Word in Gaming Discourse

Terms like "immersion" might seem like a great way to have productive conversations about video games—but they're actually holding us back.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago October 4, 2018
A Comprehensive Theory of EarthBound

The Music of EarthBound: The Chromatic Scale of Life

Despite being smaller than an MP3 file, EarthBound achieved more with its music than many symphonies manage.

By Max Gorynski, 7 years ago October 3, 2018
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PAX West 2018: Join With a Terrible Fate at 2 Panels This Weekend!

In Seattle for PAX this weekend? Join us for two opportunities to analyze video-game storytelling!

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago August 31, 2018
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Does Knights of the Old Republic Belong in the Video Game Canon?

Knights of the Old Republic established Star Wars as more than a film franchise. How has it impacted gaming over the years?

By CJ Thomas, 7 years ago August 31, 2018
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Does Donkey Kong 64 Belong in the Video Game Canon?

Donkey Kong 64 combined everything from banana-inspired controllers to rap. How did it impact the storytelling of video games?

By Chris Anhorn, 7 years ago August 31, 2018

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