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The Electronic Symphonies of Video Game Scores

by Lucas Fagen February 22, 2020February 21, 2020

I haven’t played the game Death Stranding, but I know one thing: The score, composed by Ludvig Forssell for prepared piano, synthesizer, and found percussion, is beautiful.

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A Dystopian, David Lynch-Inspired Video Game That Leaves Its Meaning Up to You

by Dan Schindel January 28, 2020August 3, 2021

Taking its inspiration from magical realism, Southern Gothic, Tennessee Williams, and much more — act five of Kentucky Route Zero presents an unusual collage of touchstones for a young art form generally consumed with self-references.

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Tracing the Interconnectedness of Art and Video Games

by Sarah Rose Sharp December 31, 2019January 2, 2020

As a recent exhibition at the Akron Art Museum demonstrates, video games are at a creative peak, as fine artists respond to and play with video gaming culture, visuals, and communities.

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What Is a Documentary These Days?

by Dan Schindel November 27, 2019November 28, 2019

As the landscape for cultural production shifts, it’s worth asking what does or does not constitute a documentary now. Here are some thoughts.

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Decode This New Video Game’s Story Using Surveillance Footage

by Dan Schindel August 30, 2019August 3, 2021

The new game Telling Lies turns players into detectives, having them sort through surveillance footage to understand what to look for and find the truth.

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Finding Human Interest Stories in Virtual Reality

by Jake Pitre August 14, 2019August 3, 2021

YouTube creator Syrmor talks to people in an online social game. Their stories are often harrowing and emotional — even though they’re coming from the mouths of cartoon characters.

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What the “Can You Pet the Dog?” Test Reveals About Modern Video Games

by Forrest Cardamenis June 27, 2019August 3, 2021

Across social media, various players love to test game realism. What do the limits of this realism say about the future of the medium?

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Psychoanalyzing The Legend of Zelda

by Angelica FreyApril 29, 2019September 16, 2020

In a new book of essays, The Psychology of Zelda: Linking Our World to the Legend of Zelda Series, psychologists and video game scholars probe the existential questions at the heart of the beloved video game franchise.

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Play a Free, Short Game Every Day This Year

by Allison Meier January 7, 2019August 3, 2021

Meditations is a year-long project offering 365 short games, each playable only on the day of its release.

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A Video Game Shows the True Colors of Ancient Greece

by Zachary Small October 22, 2018August 3, 2021

For a video game that includes extraterrestrial beings and time travel, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey is shockingly faithful to what Ancient Greece looked like during its golden age.

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Sculpt the World in the First Nintendo Game Developed by an African Studio

by Allison Meier September 3, 2018August 3, 2021

The video game Semblance by the South Africa-based Nyamakop studio has players reshaping a malleable digital world before it petrifies.

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A Video Game Takes You Cross-Country into the Origins of American Folklore

by Allison Meier June 4, 2018August 3, 2021

Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a game of gathering and sharing stories, which grow and change in the telling.

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