Tag Archives: Bethesda

Opening the Door: Exploring “The Closet” in Games

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Sidney Fussell

The first queer character I remember encountering in a videogame was Baron in the 1998 N64 platformer Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon. Baron wore blue lipstick and eye-shadow, a single bright red earring and had an asymmetrical hairdo that falls in … Continue reading →

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Dishonored, Kickstarter, and the Nostalgia Delusion

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Karl Parakenings

I’m tempted to think this is all Tim Schafer’s fault. At the beginning of 2012, “indie” meant the same thing that it did with Kyle’s article in April, just after the release of FEZ: 8-to-16-bit platformers with a twist. At … Continue reading →

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Bethesda and the Infinite Sadness: Playing Beyond The End

Posted on August 29, 2012 by CPW

Desert island video game. Just one, but any system. Don’t worry about electricity or internet connection. This is a hypothetical, imagine-you-have-everything-you-need-to-enjoy-playing-that-game-to-its-full-potential sort of situation. Maybe WoW or one of those Call of Duties? Super Mario All Stars would be a … Continue reading →

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