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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.
The Legend of Zelda
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.
General Video Game Theory
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.
Hero of Time Project
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.
Critical Review
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.
The Legend of Zelda
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.