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Of Pillow Forts and Play: Epic Games’ ‘Fortnite’

Learning the Barbarian in ‘Conan Exiles’

Learning the Barbarian in ‘Conan Exiles’

There's no one better than a barbarian to teach you how to become civilized.
‘Beautiful Minecraft’ Sees ‘Minecraft’ As a Sculptural Tool, Not Just a Game

‘Beautiful Minecraft’ Sees ‘Minecraft’ As a Sculptural Tool, Not Just a Game

Beautiful Minecraft muses on the possibilities of using Minecraft itself as a medium for art.
‘No Man’s Sky’ Argues for Design

‘No Man’s Sky’ Argues for Design

While the central goal of No Man's Sky seems antithetical to the teleological argument for the existence of God, ironically it also seems to drive players towards the very thought that seems to motivate that argument.

Why Gamers Will Save the World

How Video Games Engage the Imagination Muscle

I’m Glad ‘Quest for Infamy’ Exists Even if I Don’t Like It

I’m Glad ‘Quest for Infamy’ Exists Even if I Don’t Like It

Is nostalgia an excuse for bad design? Is it even bad design if it's done on purpose to evoke nostalgia?

Minecraft (Xbox 360 Edition)

Moving Pixels Podcast: The ‘Minecraft’ Experience

Visions of the Past, Present, and Future in ‘Minecraft’

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