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Rethinking 'Interactivity'Rethinking 'Interactivity'
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Jun 16, 2017
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Design Exercise: A Better SteamDesign Exercise: A Better Steam
byTaekwan Kim
Feb 17, 2017
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On Self-Concept Dissonance
On Self-Concept Dissonance
Jan 27, 2017
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Stakes in Games
Stakes in Games
May 4, 2016
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Process and Goal
Process and Goal
Aug 13, 2015
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Gaming Play
Gaming Play
Jul 27, 2015
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What Is "Degenerate"?
What Is "Degenerate"?
Apr 28, 2014
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20 Min Read
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Why I Will Miss Diablo 3’s Auction House
Why I Will Miss Diablo 3’s Auction House
Sep 18, 2013
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The Self-Sabotage of Saints Row: The Third
The Self-Sabotage of Saints Row: The Third
Jul 22, 2013
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9 Min Read
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Systems vs. Stories: A Response
Systems vs. Stories: A Response
Jun 28, 2013
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Designing Mechanical Narratives (Part 3)
Designing Mechanical Narratives (Part 3)
Apr 12, 2013
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Designing Mechanical Narratives (Part 2)
Designing Mechanical Narratives (Part 2)
Feb 6, 2013
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9 Min Read
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Designing Mechanical Narratives (Part 1)
Designing Mechanical Narratives (Part 1)
Jan 25, 2013
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9 Min Read
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Power in Games: Why Game Violence is a Red Herring
Power in Games: Why Game Violence is a Red Herring
Dec 19, 2012
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The Numinous Experience in Games
The Numinous Experience in Games
Nov 23, 2012
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Why Games Writing is Important
Why Games Writing is Important
Oct 27, 2012
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Guild Wars 2: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Guild Wars 2: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Sep 21, 2012
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A Question of Meaning
A Question of Meaning
May 9, 2012
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Understanding Closure: A Jungian Approach
Understanding Closure: A Jungian Approach
Apr 14, 2012
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The “Problem” with Mass Effect 3’s Multiplayer
The “Problem” with Mass Effect 3’s Multiplayer
Mar 7, 2012
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Sort of Retrospective: Dungeon Siege 3 vs Witcher 2
Sort of Retrospective: Dungeon Siege 3 vs Witcher 2
Dec 22, 2011
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Breaking Skyrim
Breaking Skyrim
Nov 21, 2011
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Re-Examining the Magic Circle
Re-Examining the Magic Circle
Oct 19, 2011
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APB and the Reisberger Paradox
APB and the Reisberger Paradox
Sep 8, 2011
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Deus Ex: Non-Revolution?
Deus Ex: Non-Revolution?
Sep 2, 2011
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The Psychological Considerations Of Diablo 3’s Real Money Auctions
The Psychological Considerations Of Diablo 3’s Real Money Auctions
Aug 1, 2011
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The Steam Scare
The Steam Scare
Jul 13, 2011
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Thinking About Elizabeth: Part 2
Thinking About Elizabeth: Part 2
Apr 20, 2011
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Thinking About Elizabeth: Part 1
Thinking About Elizabeth: Part 1
Apr 13, 2011
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Agency Dissonance in Dragon Age 2
Agency Dissonance in Dragon Age 2
Apr 6, 2011
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Of Headshots and Player Agency: Epilogue
Of Headshots and Player Agency: Epilogue
Mar 1, 2011
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Of Headshots and Player Agency: Part 2
Of Headshots and Player Agency: Part 2
Feb 22, 2011
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Of Headshots and Player Agency: Part 1
Of Headshots and Player Agency: Part 1
Feb 18, 2011
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The User is the Message
The User is the Message
Oct 15, 2010
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Validation Theory
Validation Theory
Jun 9, 2010
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