Game Over: Facing Failure
Gamers are no strangers to failure. Hauntingly unsolvable puzzles, platform levels requiring the sort of ninja skills only an actual ninja could possess, bosses who literally rip characters to shreds…
How Far is Too Far? Censorship and Storytelling in Games
Reading about a pair of girls who tried to murder their friend in order to meet Slenderman, I was struck by two things. One, while it is a tragic story,…
Playing Games With Language: Can Video Games Teach Us About Cultural Barriers?
Language is something we sometimes take for granted. The ability to convey our thoughts clearly and concisely, while still capturing the nuances that can come from our more complex ideas.…