Tag Archives: Super Meat Boy

Game Over: Thoughts on Death and Dying in Video Games

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Heather Hale

Heather Hale Since his first appearance in 1981, Mario has died a staggering amount of times. Death in video games comes in many forms: falling prey to a mighty dragon, accidentally walking into a hole, or being killed by some anonymous … Continue reading →

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The Hagiography of Phil Fish

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Kyle Carpenter

Indie Game: The Movie has been released to rave reviews across the board, and for good reason – it is a solid piece of human drama, and a fascinating glimpse into the working process of some very interesting people who … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Being Indie

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Kyle Carpenter

What do we talk about when we talk about “indie” games? It is clear that we don’t mean simply “independent” — there are way too many connotations and associations to the word to simply leave it at that. This article unpacks the term through its short history in games and music culture, and proposes a new understanding for the function of this controversial word. Continue reading →

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