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Here's the Thing
Two firefighters try to extinguish a fire in a controlled parking lot environment.

“But She’s Got a New Hat!”

By Rob Rich • December 17th, 2025

It’s not a new pattern of behavior or anything, but Rob is… just… so sick and tired of seeing “company bad” one week and then “new thing from company!” the next.

Interlinked
True Detective's Rust Cohle explaining that "time is a flat circle." He wasn't talking about the games media landscape, but he may as well have been.

Now You’re Playing with Privilege

By Phoenix Simms • February 9th, 2024

With times being as turbulent as they are in real life, sitting and appreciating a game’s artistry feels distinctly useless at times.

Friction Burns
Banner for Wholesome Direct 2022, featuring a pair of cartoon cats sitting on a stump and staring into a starry neon sky, with planets and game consoles floating about

Wholesome Games, and the Context Collapse of Branding Culture

By Ruth Cassidy • August 10th, 2022

Whether they meant to or not, Wholesome Games have staked unique ground, so their choices invite criticism about what is and is not included. 

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