The Interloper
In-depth articles exploring the art, design, and craft of video games
The Cinematography of Dispatch
Exploring some of the more subtle design choices in Adhoc Studios' Dispatch
The Emotional Weight of Outer Wilds' Soundtrack
How music transforms exploration into deeply personal, emotionally resonant moments
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The Pale: Disco Elysium's Void at the Edge of Meaning
Exploring how Disco Elysium uses the Pale - a metaphysical nothingness consuming reality - to examine memory, meaning, and narrative collapse
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Metal Gear Solid 2 and the Post-Truth Era
A game that foresaw our post-truth era of echo chambers and information control
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The Weight of Achievement in Kerbal Space Program
Why success in Kerbal Space Program feels so profoundly earned, and how it builds genuine appreciation for real space exploration
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