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The Real Architect of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is Plato

One of the world's oldest thinkers gives us a surprising view into one of the world's newest forms of storytelling.

By Aaron Suduiko, 6 years ago March 14, 2018
A Comprehensive Theory of EarthBound

A Guide to Nihilism in EarthBound

When it comes to EarthBound, cops and punks aren’t Ness’s greatest enemies: it’s Nothingness.

By Max Gorynski, 6 years ago February 13, 2018
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Why It’s a Good Thing That Dark Souls Isn’t Coming Back

How Dark Souls committed an act of genius by building a world where Dark Souls IV is impossible.

By Aaron Suduiko, 6 years ago August 21, 2017
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The Real Hostage in the Zero Escape Series is You

The Zero Escape games are prisons for more than just their characters.

By Kent Vainio, 6 years ago August 3, 2017
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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.

By Aaron Suduiko, 6 years ago July 26, 2017
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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.

By Aaron Suduiko, 6 years ago July 3, 2017
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Where are the Humans in NieR: Automata?

The humanity in NieR: Automata may be your own.

By Aaron Suduiko, 6 years ago April 24, 2017
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A New Theory of Video Games

I offer a new theory for how video games tell stories.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago March 23, 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, 7 years ago November 29, 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.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago November 26, 2016

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