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Tag: metaphysics

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The Philosophical Justification for FromSoftware’s DLC

FromSoftware has transformed a shameless cash-grab into something else.

By Aaron Suduiko, 6 years ago November 13, 2016
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Explore Horror with Us at PAX Aus

I’m thrilled to publicly announce on the site that With a Terrible Fate will be presenting a panel at Pax Australia this weekend. We’ll be talking about video game horror in the Dropbear Theatre to 7:30PM-8:30PM, and we Read more…

By Aaron Suduiko, 6 years ago November 2, 2016
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Teaser Metaphysics: Storytelling in Xenoblade X.

I argue that Xenoblade Chronicles X falls short where Xenoblade Chronicles succeeded.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago May 11, 2016
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Why Booker’s Name is a Red Herring in Understanding BioShock Infinite

The science of quantum mechanics will give you a new reason to fall in love with BioShock Infinite.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago January 7, 2016
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Critical Review: Xenoblade and Leibniz.

With Xenoblade X releasing tomorrow, I revisit and update my work on Xenoblade Chronicles.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago December 3, 2015
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Video Game Structural Aesthetics: Why “The Beginner’s Guide” is Masterfully Confusing.

You're right to be confused by this game: that aesthetic response is what makes it so special.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago November 13, 2015
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“Listen to My Story”: The Problem of Storytelling in Virtual Reality.

A defense of why video games might be better at telling stories than VR ever could be.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago October 21, 2015
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Bloodborne, Lovecraft, and the Dangerous Idea.

Bloodborne wasn't just influenced by H.P. Lovecraft: it represents an entirely new level of Lovecraftian horror.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago September 15, 2015
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask

Welcome to New Termina: Analyzing “Majora’s Mask 3D.”

With a Terrible Fate analyzes the changes in "Majora's Mask 3D" that make it a different story than the original.

By Aaron Suduiko, 7 years ago August 22, 2015
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“Nier” will teach you everything you need to know about identity.

"Nier" is one of the most provocative, masterfully crafted games you've never played. Let me show you why.

By Aaron Suduiko, 8 years ago June 18, 2015

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