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PAX Aus Online 2021: Join With a Terrible Fate for Two Presentations
Join With a Terrible Fate for two free online panels at PAX Aus this weekend, exploring the ethical and analytical dimensions of video-game storytelling.
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With a Terrible Fate Podcast Episode 5: Duties to the Self and Avatars
Join us for a conversation with Daniel Muñoz and our founder on the intersection of self-directed ethics and gamers' duties to avatars.
A Comprehensive Theory of EarthBound
The Drawing Board: What is a “Comprehensive Theory” of a Video Game?
On our latest podcast episode, we chat with two of our team members who are developing "comprehensive theories" of landmark video games.
A Comprehensive Theory of EarthBound
Better the Devil You Notice: The Enemies of EarthBound
EarthBound’s most pervasive villainy isn’t its final boss: it’s the everyday evil of people you know.
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Critical Review: Majora’s Mask Should Terrify You, and This is Why.
A critical discussion of WaTF's most viral article on Majora's Mask.
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PAX Aus 2016, “Press X to Scream”: Full Presentation Content
A full written version of With a Terrible Fate's presentation on horror at PAX Aus 2016.
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From PAX Aus: Horror in Majora’s Mask
We recap our PAX Aus presentation on the reasons Majora's Mask should horrify you.
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“YOU DIED”: despair and transcendence in “Dark Souls.”
In my analysis of the notorious "Dark Souls," I argue that the game is frustrating and rewarding for exactly the same reason.
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
Line Analysis: “Wherever there is a meeting, a parting is sure to follow.”
The payoff for the Salesman's last words, and the place they establish for the player in Termina and beyond, might be bigger than you expect.
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
“He was lonely”: the pathos of Skull Kid.
In this piece, I analyze Skull Kid as a character, and question whether he ought to be forgiven for his actions.