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Tag: sociology

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The Price of Victory in Pokémon

The heroic stories of Pokémon aren't as virtuous as you think.

By Skylar Cohen, 6 years ago August 17, 2017
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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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“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.

By Aaron Suduiko, 8 years ago June 1, 2015
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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."

By Dan Hughes, 8 years ago May 9, 2015
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.

By Aaron Suduiko, 8 years ago December 3, 2014
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