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Tag: Breath of the Wild

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Before the Law and Before Gaming: Kafka, Players, and Avatars

Kafka's "Before the Law" offers a new lens for meditating on the relationships between avatars, bosses, developers, and players in gaming.

By Aaron Suduiko, 3 years ago October 31, 2022
Podcast

With a Terrible Fate Podcast Episode 15: Playable Leitmotifs

This week on With a Terrible Fate's podcast: a deep dive into the many ways in which video-game music can tell a story.

By Laila Carter, 4 years ago August 15, 2021
Podcast

With a Terrible Fate Podcast Episode 2: Origin Stories

Episode 2 of WaTF's podcast covers origin stories, player-avatar relations, the challenges of Valhalla, and the ethics of game libraries.

By Stefan Heinrich Simond, 4 years ago May 9, 2021
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Birth of a Hero: The Problem of Custom Characters in Sonic Forces

Behind all the ire towards Sonic Forces is a lesson in the costs and benefits of character creation.

By Skylar Cohen, 7 years ago March 21, 2018
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What King Rhoam’s Reign Teaches Us about Breath of the Wild

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

By Adam Bierstedt, 7 years ago February 20, 2018
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You Only Launch Once: What Game Consoles’ First Titles Need to Succeed

It takes a special kind of game to initiate players into a brand-new console. Here's everything it takes for launch games to succeed.

By Skylar Cohen, 8 years ago November 3, 2017
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Hero of Time: Reimagining Fan Fiction

The inaugural article in a series exploring how analytical fan fiction can shed new light on The Legend of Zelda.

By Jaron R. M. Johnson, 8 years ago October 8, 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, 8 years ago October 3, 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, 8 years ago June 22, 2017
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