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This is a paper/presentation hybrid I made for a class called Trends in Contemporary Literature. I focused on the issue of new genres challenging old norms in videogames with the “walking simulator” genre, which you can read about below. The Walking Simulator: How a Contemporary Videogame Genre Challenges Them All…
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When you decide to bank your career aspirations on videogame journalism, the climb to break through with a full-time, well-paying job is like grinding your way toward beating a seemingly insurmountable boss. You acquire new skills, buff your stats, and slowly learn the ins and outs of your arch-nemesis. It…
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You wouldn’t be ignorant if you haven’t heard of Syberia 3. It’s a point-and-click adventure game developed by French studio Microïds, and it’s part of a cult franchise known for its pre-rendered backdrops, distinct mechanical puzzles, and eccentric characters and settings. Syberia 2 was released a mere two years after the original, followed…
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If you’re meeting a potential client or applying for a pivotal job, you’ve probably had someone tell you there are no second chances for a first impression. It’s one of those canned adages we roll our eyes at, but sometimes the most prominent clichés never lose their relevance. Anyone can…
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Tales of horror are frightening enough to make us shiver in the moment or even lose sleep over several days, but they usually don’t haunt us for that long. We’re able to move on from reflecting on them because they’re fake stories meant to play with our heads. But when…
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Telltale Games’ portfolio may be deep these days, but it’s the company’s exemplary contributions to The Walking Dead universe that will forever earn top billing. Alongside millions of others, we love the crushingly hard choices and branching character development that’s unfolded over two seasons thus far. That said, we were excited…
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Dementia is a horrifying illness that addles the minds of those afflicted by it. Weakened reasoning and unexpected changes in personality are two of its effects, but what causes the most sorrow to the victim and especially their loved ones is the gradual loss of memories. Forgetting where you’ve lived,…
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This review was originally published on my Google Blogger website. A Touching and Tragic Tale of Two Sons It had been quite a while since I bought an Indie game from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, let alone the last time I turned on my Xbox 360. However, among titles such…
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