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Celebrating Fear in the ‘Batman: Arkham’ Series
Featured: Top of Home Page/Games/Moving Pixels

Celebrating Fear in the ‘Batman: Arkham’ Series

By
G. Christopher Williams
/ 17 August 2016
The idea of striking terror in the hearts of criminals becomes an idea clearly represented by gameplay in the Arkham series. After all, fear is Batman's best tool.
Featured: Top of Home Page/Games/Moving Pixels

Hold Down B to Run: On the Importance of Velocity to Video Games

By
G. Christopher Williams
/ 25 May 2016
Are We There Yet, Batman?: The Trouble with Telling the Story of Travel
Featured: Top of Home Page/Games/Moving Pixels

Are We There Yet, Batman?: The Trouble with Telling the Story of Travel

By
G. Christopher Williams
/ 15 January 2014
Nobody needs to know when a hobbit goes to the bathroom. Even Tolkien knew that.
Featured: Top of Home Page/Games/Moving Pixels

The Secret to Sequels

By
Mark Filipowich
/ 10 December 2013
Featured: Top of Home Page/Games/Moving Pixels

Moving Pixels Podcast: Leaving the Asylum for the City

By
G. Christopher Williams
/ 23 January 2012
Featured: Top of Home Page/Games/Moving Pixels

Moving Pixels Podcast: Exploring Open Worlds

By
G. Christopher Williams
/ 16 January 2012
Featured: Top of Home Page/Games/Moving Pixels

Vulnerable Icons and the Bat’s Need for a Cat

By
G. Christopher Williams
/ 4 January 2012
Featured: Top of Home Page/Games/Moving Pixels

Every Girl’s Crazy ‘Bout a Sharp Dressed Avatar

By
G. Christopher Williams
/ 28 April 2010

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