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The dark patterns of game design

Beware of the ways gaming companies keep you playing.

Gaming January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 by lukealexdavis
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Brenda Romero asks if video games are art

(tl;dr: yes) Award-winning game designer Brenda Romero did a TED Talk in 2016, exploring the various ways that games are a form of art and arguably the greatest art form of all. She should know, having worked on a variety of titles including Wizardry 8 and Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes.

Gaming January 17, 2022January 23, 2022 by lukealexdavis
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Ian Charnas hacked Punch-Out!! to work with real punches

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth by a pixelated Mike Tyson.

Nintendo November 11, 2021January 23, 2022 by lukealexdavis
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A Sprite Analysis of Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow

How cool were the sprites in Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow? Relive the pixel art with Brandon James Greer’s sprite analysis.

Pokémon January 9, 2021January 23, 2022 by lukealexdavis
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Sony Playman: the handheld from an alternate reality

I’ve never wanted an imaginary console as much as I want a Sony Playman and it’s thanks to Dan Clarke’s innovate mind.

PlayStation February 25, 2020January 23, 2022 by lukealexdavis
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