Putting the Humanity before the Fantasy
Some backstory, I finished the 3rd book in the Song of Ice and Fire series last week. I’ve been taking my time with the books, pacing myself, I don’t want to read all of them and then have to wait...
View ArticleGameplay and Story are Exactly Like Music and Lyrics
Well, in response to the recent debate on whether narrative is a gameplay mechanic or not, Kirk Hamilton of Kotaku has posted an excellent article comparing gameplay and narrative to music and lyrics...
View ArticleThe Socratic Exercise
I had promised myself that I was done talking about Mass Effect 3 now, the topic seems fairly played out. But then I saw this video on Shamus Young’s blog and thought it rather excellent. Not just in...
View ArticleThe Tomb Raider Debacle
Because fools rush in where angels fear to tread, I made a video discussing the recent controversy surrounding the revelation that Lara Croft would suffer a near-rape in the next Tomb Raider game.
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Ludonarrative dissonance…
…is a rather fun phrase to say, don’t you think? Say it with me : Luuuudonarrrrative dissssonance. Marvelous. Not only is it fun to say, it’s also the primary reason why I switched themes for my game,...
View ArticleThis week’s best reading
Two excellent pieces of writing I’ve read this week, thought I’d share them with you. Firstly, Rockpapershotgun (which you should already be reading, as it’s the finest gaming publication on this here...
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Second Skin
It’s interesting, how close writing is to acting. At least, in my experience. When I’m writing a character, I feel myself slipping into their skin. My posture changes, how I sit in my chair, my facial...
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Junk Mail
Are you worn out? Run down? Tired of the daily grind? What you need is a Lunar vacation! Cruise in a luxurious glide-yacht across the Sea of Tranquility! Relax and feel the stress melt from you in the...
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