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Waiting for the Crash: The Masochistic Mediation of Trials Evolution

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Kyle Carpenter

Moments of strange synchronicity exist in life. Sometimes, experiences that seem disparate also seem to have an underlying order to them, a point of comparison that unlocks each to the other. We’ve all had these moments in school, when your … Continue reading →

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Fear of Music: The Untold History of Rock Band Network

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Adam Maresca

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on July 5, 2012. We are re-publishing it today with an addendum covering the release of Rock Band Blitz. Due to Rock Band and Guitar Hero ebbing naturally from cultural phenomenon status, rhythm games have had more … Continue reading →

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My Ideal Female Lead

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Vivienne Chan

by Vivienne Chan Ever since I finished playing Bayonetta a few years ago, I’ve had this hazy image of what my ideal female lead in a video game might look like. These thoughts were obviously triggered by all the discussion … Continue reading →

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