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The Outset Island Effect
The Wind Waker's music shows us how a century-old literary phenomenon blends the lived experiences of player and avatar into something more.
A Comprehensive Theory of EarthBound
The Music of EarthBound: The Chromatic Scale of Life
Despite being smaller than an MP3 file, EarthBound achieved more with its music than many symphonies manage.
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Does Halo: Combat Evolved Belong in the Video Game Canon?
Halo made a name for Bungie and the Xbox. Does it belong in the video game canon?
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Does Undertale Belong in the Video Game Canon?
Undertale has captivated the internet since its release, but what's its real impact on the art of game storytelling?
Final Fantasy
“A Place to Call Home”: Musical Theming in Final Fantasy IX
Featured Author Nathan Randall discusses the music theory behind Final Fantasy IX.
Xenoblade Chronicles
“It Won’t Stop Getting Louder”: What Video Games Can Learn From Musicals
Featured Author Nathan Randall argues that video games have a lot to learn from musicals.
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
“Wait a minute Mister Postman”: the problem of Termina in a single man.
A close look at a character who lives by the clock, in a world that lives by the clock.
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
Dawn of a New Year, and the curious case of the Happy Mask Salesman in Termina.
Discussing a Happy New Year, and analyzing the Happy Mask Salesman.
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
Why can’t Skull Kid be healed? Part III of III examining the Song of Healing.
Given the analysis I have offered of the Song of Healing, how can we account for the fact that Link cannot use the song to heal Skull Kid / Majora?
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
“If you truly can see me, then follow behind me.” Part II of III examining the Song of Healing.
A first pass at what Darmani and Mikau can teach us about heroism in Termina.