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Hero of Time: Chapter 1

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

By CJ Thomas, 6 days ago July 10, 2018

Think the horror of Doki Doki Literature Club is a simple case of breaking the fourth wall? Look closer.

By Kent Vainio, 3 months ago April 13, 2018

In the first episode of With a Terrible Fate's new podcast, our founder discusses the site's development over the last three years.

By Aaron Suduiko, 4 months ago March 26, 2018

One of the world's oldest thinkers gives us a surprising view into one of the world's newest forms of storytelling.

By Aaron Suduiko, 4 months ago March 14, 2018

Yacht Club Games took to Kickstarter and taught developers how to make games that engage a gamers’ nostalgia without drowning them in it.

By Dan Hughes, 5 months ago March 2, 2018

Understanding the nature King Rhoam’s kingship gives us a whole new understanding of Link’s latest journey.

By Adam Bierstedt, 5 months ago February 20, 2018

When it comes to EarthBound, cops and punks aren’t Ness’s greatest enemies: it’s Nothingness.

By Max Gorynski, 5 months ago February 13, 2018

Melee champions depend more on mindfulness and empathy than on wave dashes.

By Matt McGill, 5 months ago February 12, 2018

Check out With a Terrible Fate's presentation on how to decide on the "Great Books" of video games.

By Aaron Suduiko, 5 months ago February 2, 2018

From the game's alternate ending, to the evolution of characters in Slack channels, we cover everything Shovel Knight in this exclusive.

By Aaron Suduiko, 9 months ago October 24, 2017