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Why FFVII is still great (Part 1 on 2) – StoryWhy FFVII is still great (Part 1 on 2) – Story

Final Fantasy VII is still today one of the best game ever. Let’s try to understand why.

byGame Developer, Staff
Oct 25, 2011
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Opinion: Collectible IntentOpinion: Collectible Intent
Oct 25, 2011
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This Week In Video Game Criticism: From Women Warriors To KendoThis Week In Video Game Criticism: From Women Warriors To Kendo
byGame Developer
Oct 25, 2011
1 Min Read
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Tekken Director: Button-Mashing Accessibility 'Not Such A Bad Thing'Tekken Director: Button-Mashing Accessibility 'Not Such A Bad Thing'
Oct 25, 2011
1 Min Read
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A Hopefully Useful(but brief) Review of Rage - SPOILER ALERTA Hopefully Useful(but brief) Review of Rage - SPOILER ALERT
byGerald Belman
Oct 24, 2011
1 Min Read
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The Problems With Strategy Guide Game Design.The Problems With Strategy Guide Game Design.
byJosh Bycer
Oct 24, 2011
1 Min Read
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Designing Fray’s Interface : From Frustration To Salvation.
Designing Fray’s Interface : From Frustration To Salvation.
Oct 24, 2011
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byDavid Jeanne, Blogger
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Story Design Tips: Beautiful Endings, Part II
Story Design Tips: Beautiful Endings, Part II
Oct 24, 2011
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1 Min Read
byGuy Hasson, Blogger
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The 'Trade Secret' To Building Battlefield 3
The 'Trade Secret' To Building Battlefield 3
Oct 24, 2011
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BlizzCon 2011: 'Dizzying' Loot Tuning Behind Diablo III's Long Dev Cycle
BlizzCon 2011: 'Dizzying' Loot Tuning Behind Diablo III's Long Dev Cycle
Oct 22, 2011
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1 Min Read
byZoran Iovanovici, Blogger
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Intern's Log: Week 16.1
Intern's Log: Week 16.1
Oct 21, 2011
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1 Min Read
byZachary McCann, Blogger
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Opinion: Tools To Help Me Think
Opinion: Tools To Help Me Think
Oct 21, 2011
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1 Min Read
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Double Fine And The Kinect 'Melting Pot Of Ideas'
Double Fine And The Kinect 'Melting Pot Of Ideas'
Oct 21, 2011
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1 Min Read
byTom Curtis, Blogger
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BlizzCon 2011: Heart Of The Swarm Tweaks StarCraft II Formula
BlizzCon 2011: Heart Of The Swarm Tweaks StarCraft II Formula
Oct 21, 2011
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1 Min Read
byZoran Iovanovici, Blogger
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Study Sees Volunteers Playing Doom With Their Brains
Study Sees Volunteers Playing Doom With Their Brains
Oct 21, 2011
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byFrank Cifaldi, Contributor
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The Game Innovator's Dilemma
The Game Innovator's Dilemma
Oct 20, 2011
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1 Min Read
byBetable Blog, Blogger
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Contrivance and Extortion II: Clarifications, Feedback & Suggestions
Contrivance and Extortion II: Clarifications, Feedback & Suggestions
Oct 20, 2011
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byAdam Saltsman, Blogger
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The Abstraction Of Skill In Game Design
The Abstraction Of Skill In Game Design
Oct 20, 2011
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byJosh Bycer, Blogger
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The Myth Of Universal Appeal
The Myth Of Universal Appeal
Oct 20, 2011
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Opinion: Boss Design - Tips From A Combat Designer
Opinion: Boss Design - Tips From A Combat Designer
Oct 20, 2011
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byMike Birkhead, Blogger
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Building Battlefield 3's Social Gaming Layer
Building Battlefield 3's Social Gaming Layer
Oct 20, 2011
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byChristian Nutt, Contributor
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ICHEG Museum Receives Gifford Collection Of Over 8,000 Game Magazines
ICHEG Museum Receives Gifford Collection Of Over 8,000 Game Magazines
Oct 20, 2011
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byKyle Orland, Blogger
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Gamasutra Expert Blogs: From Reality Shows To Latin America
Gamasutra Expert Blogs: From Reality Shows To Latin America
Oct 20, 2011
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1 Min Read
byEric Caoili, Blogger
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Players Who Suit Social Games: Identifying, Analyzing, Expanding, and Progressing
Players Who Suit Social Games: Identifying, Analyzing, Expanding, and Progressing
Oct 19, 2011
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byRobert Meyer, Blogger
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The Hitman And Individual AI Personalities
The Hitman And Individual AI Personalities
Oct 19, 2011
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byMartin Nerurkar, Blogger
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Best of GameSetWatch: From Puzz Loop To Sega's Sonic Playground
Best of GameSetWatch: From Puzz Loop To Sega's Sonic Playground
Oct 19, 2011
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byEric Caoili, Blogger
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The Atmosphere of Defeat in Dark Souls
The Atmosphere of Defeat in Dark Souls
Oct 18, 2011
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byJudson Rose, Blogger
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Contrivance and Extortion: In-App Purchases & Microtransactions
Contrivance and Extortion: In-App Purchases & Microtransactions
Oct 18, 2011
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byAdam Saltsman, Blogger
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Invisible Walls and Player Limits
Invisible Walls and Player Limits
Oct 18, 2011
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byMichael Isaacs, Blogger
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Cinematics, cut-scenes, and storytelling.
Cinematics, cut-scenes, and storytelling.
Oct 18, 2011
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byMichael Isaacs, Blogger
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Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Space Sims To Passing On Android 2
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Space Sims To Passing On Android 2
Oct 18, 2011
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byEric Caoili, Blogger
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Interview: Batman Writer Paul Dini's Arkham City Ambitions
Interview: Batman Writer Paul Dini's Arkham City Ambitions
Oct 18, 2011
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1 Min Read
byBrandon Sheffield, Contributor
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CyberConnect 2's Matsuyama: Social Games Are 'Junk'
CyberConnect 2's Matsuyama: Social Games Are 'Junk'
Oct 18, 2011
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byChristian Nutt, Contributor
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Microsoft Research's Depth Camera Makes Any Surface A Touch Screen
Microsoft Research's Depth Camera Makes Any Surface A Touch Screen
Oct 18, 2011
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byKyle Orland, Blogger
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This Week In Video Game Criticism: Shameful Joys To Start Screens
This Week In Video Game Criticism: Shameful Joys To Start Screens
Oct 18, 2011
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byBen Abraham, Blogger

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