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Noah and his Blade
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Forms of Life: Reading Xenoblade Chronicles 3 through Wittgenstein

Only through the lens of a philosopher at war with himself can we understand a game at war with itself.

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 months ago January 16, 2023
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A New Theory of Video Games

I offer a new theory for how video games tell stories.

By Aaron Suduiko, 6 years ago March 23, 2017
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The Philosophical Justification for FromSoftware’s DLC

FromSoftware has transformed a shameless cash-grab into something else.

By Aaron Suduiko, 6 years ago November 13, 2016
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Teaser Metaphysics: Storytelling in Xenoblade X.

I argue that Xenoblade Chronicles X falls short where Xenoblade Chronicles succeeded.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago May 11, 2016
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Why 3 disks were acceptable for Final Fantasy VII, and why 3 games are not for its remake.

How philosophy led me to change my mind about the Final Fantasy VII remake.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago April 24, 2016
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Beyond the Panel’s Frame: The Transformation of Comics into Video Games

Featured Author Laila Carter analyzes the relations between comics and video games as storytelling media.

By Laila Carter, 7 years ago February 3, 2016
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“What Is It Like to Be a Gamer?” A speech on the value of video games.

Watch a speech I delivered at Harvard this January on the social value of video games.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago January 29, 2016
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Why Booker’s Name is a Red Herring in Understanding BioShock Infinite

The science of quantum mechanics will give you a new reason to fall in love with BioShock Infinite.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago January 7, 2016
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On Nier: Ought a Game’s World to be Fun to Explore?

I return to Nier to explore the question of whether great games need to have fun worlds.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago January 2, 2016
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The Open-House Narrative in Gone Home

Featured Author Richard Nguyen argues that free exploration in games doesn't require a massive open world.

By Richard Nguyen, 7 years ago January 1, 2016

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