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“How Gaming Will Change Humanity as We Know It”: A Reply

A point-by-point rebuttal of Tyler Cowen's article criticizing the ability of video games to have cultural value within a literary canon.

By Aaron Suduiko, 11 months ago September 10, 2021
Podcast

With a Terrible Fate Podcast Episode 11: EarthBound’s Flavor Text

Enjoy a conversation with Max Gorynski about the latest in his Comprehensive Theory of EarthBound, plus meditations on Nintendo hardware, collectibles, and narrative metagames.

By Max Gorynski, 1 year ago July 11, 2021
A Comprehensive Theory of EarthBound

Why EarthBound’s Flavor Text Tastes So Good

The flavor text of EarthBound tells a story you may have missed.

By Max Gorynski, 1 year ago July 7, 2021
Podcast: The Drawing Board

Meet the Game Analysts: With a Terrible Fate Interviews Lauren Spohn

Get to know Lauren Spohn: Legend of Zelda superfan, pilot, Rhodes Scholar, and video game analyst.

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 years ago January 6, 2021
Final Fantasy

The Drawing Board: Why Analyze the Legacy of Final Fantasy VII Remake?

On a special edition of With a Terrible Fate's podcast, the team reflects on the reasons that they're analyzing Final Fantasy VII Remake.

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 years ago May 7, 2020
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Introduction: The Legacy of Final Fantasy VII Remake

Read With a Terrible Fate's mission statement for their analytical series in which they explore the storytelling of Final Fantasy VII Remake.

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 years ago May 7, 2020
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Does Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Belong in the Video Game Canon?

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories set the tone for the form and content of the series. Does it hold up as one of gaming's great stories?

By Dan Hughes, 2 years ago May 5, 2020
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Does Donkey Kong 64 Belong in the Video Game Canon?

Donkey Kong 64 combined everything from banana-inspired controllers to rap. How did it impact the storytelling of video games?

By Chris Anhorn, 4 years ago August 31, 2018
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Does Banjo-Kazooie Belong in the Video Game Canon?

Witches, rhyming, and one of gaming's first dynamic duos. Join us as we examine the legacy of Banjo-Kazooie.

By Jaron R. M. Johnson, 4 years ago August 31, 2018
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Does Paper Mario: Thousand-Year Door Belong in the Video Game Canon?

Does Paper Mario qualify as one of the "Great Books" of gaming? Read on for an analysis of the conversation we started at PAX East 2018.

By Matt McGill, 4 years ago July 23, 2018

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