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How Elden Ring Turns Its Player into an Outer God

The Outer Gods of Elden Ring aren't just extra lore: they're also the cipher to understanding the player's place in the Lands Between.

By Aaron Suduiko, 10 months ago April 14, 2022
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Final Fantasy VII Remake is the Template for “Grown-Up” JRPGs

Final Fantasy VII Remake's storytelling makes JRPGs more accessible to adults—along with a new postgame model, "The Chadley Interpretation."

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 years ago June 11, 2021
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Does Kingdom Hearts 1 Belong in the Video Game Canon?

16 years ago, one Disney/Final-Fantasy crossover gave birth to a new series. How did the first Kingdom Hearts change storytelling?

By Dan Hughes, 5 years ago May 22, 2018
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Does Silent Hill 4 Belong in the Video Game Canon?

Drawing a month of horror-themed analysis to a close, explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of Silent Hill 4's storytelling and legacy.

By Dan Hughes, 5 years ago November 6, 2017
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Shovel Knight Interview: Kickstarters and Character-Driven Stories

From the game's alternate ending, to the evolution of characters in Slack channels, we cover everything Shovel Knight in this exclusive.

By Aaron Suduiko, 5 years ago October 24, 2017
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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?

By Dan Hughes, 5 years ago September 24, 2017
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