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“How Gaming Will Change Humanity as We Know It”: A Reply
A point-by-point rebuttal of Tyler Cowen's article criticizing the ability of video games to have cultural value within a literary canon.
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With a Terrible Fate Podcast Episode 15: Playable Leitmotifs
This week on With a Terrible Fate's podcast: a deep dive into the many ways in which video-game music can tell a story.
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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?
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The New Game Theory: How to Analyze Video Games (from PAX West)
Full video of With a Terrible Fate's 2017 PAX West presentation.
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From PAX Aus: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Jump Scares
Nathan Randall's analysis of the science behind Five Nights at Freddy's, from PAX Aus.
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Unclear Control: An Intersection of Player Experience and Game Mechanics
Featured Author Nathan Randall explores games that turn an often annoying side effect into a work of art.