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The Price of Victory in Pokémon
The heroic stories of Pokémon aren't as virtuous as you think.
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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.
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“Play it again, Sam”: On the value of replays.
An explanation of why people who think replaying a game and rereading a book are the same thing are terribly confused.
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Link the Gaijin: The Outsider God and the Hero in “The Legend of Zelda”
Featured Author Dan Hughes gives a rigorous explanation of Shinto influence on Link as a hero in "Ocarina of Time."
A Comprehensive Theory of Majora's Mask
“Majora’s Mask” addresses marginalized groups in a way you might miss—and that’s the point.
"Majora's Mask" contains a thesis on how groups are marginalized by society. Here, I argue that the ease with which one can miss this game element is precisely what makes its content so impactful.