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What Went Wrong with Cracked: The Story of the Worst Video about Nioh

How journalists gave up their integrity to make a point about social justice that had nothing to do with the game they were discussing.

By Dan Hughes, 5 years ago October 19, 2017
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Critical Review: The Quandary of Responsibility in Breath of the Wild

A counterintuitive theory about Breath of the Wild's avatar reveals a new way to understand responsibility.

By Nathan Randall, 5 years ago October 3, 2017
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Does Undertale Belong in the Video Game Canon?

Undertale has captivated the internet since its release, but what's its real impact on the art of game storytelling?

By Dan Hughes, 5 years ago September 24, 2017
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Nudgy Controls Part III: How the Last Guardian Turned Gameplay into Story

Think The Last Guardian suffers from bad controls? Take a closer look.

By Nathan Randall, 5 years ago August 6, 2017
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From PAX Aus 2016: Guilt & Inequity in Silent Hill 2

A new analysis of the horror of Silent Hill 2, previously debuted at PAX Aus 2016.

By Aaron Suduiko, 5 years ago June 29, 2017
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Breath of the Wild: The Hero Who Never Was

I argue that Breath of the Wild's avatar isn't all he seems to be.

By Aaron Suduiko, 5 years ago June 22, 2017
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Nudgy Controls, Part II

Nathan Randall discusses how control schemes guide storytelling in video games.

By Nathan Randall, 5 years ago June 19, 2017
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Where are the Humans in NieR: Automata?

The humanity in NieR: Automata may be your own.

By Aaron Suduiko, 5 years ago April 24, 2017
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The Tragic Irony of Final Fantasy XIII-2

A warning to FFXV of the places where FFXIII went wrong.

By Aaron Suduiko, 6 years ago November 29, 2016

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