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(More Than) Moving Pictures: The Importance of Emotional Engagement in Games

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Jon Smith

When I was a kid, I loved all kinds of video games. What captivated me the most, however, was sprawling, epic JRPGs such as Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy VII, and Xenogears. I was drawn into their larger-than-life … Continue reading →

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(More Than) Moving Pictures: The Importance of Emotional Engagement in Games

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