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Noah and his Blade
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Forms of Life: Reading Xenoblade Chronicles 3 through Wittgenstein

Only through the lens of a philosopher at war with himself can we understand a game at war with itself.

By Aaron Suduiko, 11 months ago January 16, 2023
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Before the Law and Before Gaming: Kafka, Players, and Avatars

Kafka's "Before the Law" offers a new lens for meditating on the relationships between avatars, bosses, developers, and players in gaming.

By Aaron Suduiko, 1 year ago October 31, 2022
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Scarlet Nexus: The Pathos of Karen Travers

In Karen Travers, Scarlet Nexus tells the tragic story of how a character can become a villain by being cut off from the player's agency.

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 years ago November 8, 2021
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Critical Review: Final Fantasy VII Remake is Completely Incomplete

How Final Fantasy VII Remake turned a cliffhanger ending into an unexpected path to "boundless, terrifying freedom" for Cloud—and Sephiroth.

By Aaron Suduiko, 3 years ago December 28, 2020
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Solving the Puzzle of Roche in Final Fantasy VII Remake

The mysterious Roche vanishes from Final Fantasy VII Remake as quickly as he arrives—but he's no sideshow.

By Dan Hughes, 4 years ago May 28, 2020
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Apocalypse Soon? Final Fantasy VII Remake as Apocalyptic Literature

The central threat of Final Fantasy VII Remake isn't just a meteor: it's a clash between the principles of Christian and Buddhist philosophy.

By Adam Bierstedt, 4 years ago May 21, 2020
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How Final Fantasy VII Remake’s Whispers Changed Fate—and Storytelling

The ending of Final Fantasy VII Remake has turned the storytelling formula of challenging fate on its head—and all it took was a Whisper.

By Aaron Suduiko, 4 years ago May 7, 2020
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The Drawing Board: Why Analyze the Legacy of Final Fantasy VII Remake?

On a special edition of With a Terrible Fate's podcast, the team reflects on the reasons that they're analyzing Final Fantasy VII Remake.

By Aaron Suduiko, 4 years ago May 7, 2020
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What’s in an Opening? A Tale of Two Title Scenes

A great artwork's entire story is contained in its opening scene—and Final Fantasy VII Remake is no exception.

By Dan Hughes, 4 years ago May 7, 2020
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Does Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Belong in the Video Game Canon?

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories set the tone for the form and content of the series. Does it hold up as one of gaming's great stories?

By Dan Hughes, 4 years ago May 5, 2020

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