Monthly Archives: April 2017

“The horror of life itself”: Wes Craven on his films

Posted on 04/25/2017 by kunzelman

Christopher Sharrett – “‘Fairy Tales for the Apocalypse’: Wes Craven on the Horror of Film,” 1985.

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Weedopia and Everything

Posted on 04/20/2017 by kunzelman

Just wanted to crosspost two pieces I wrote that were published today: I wrote a short essay on the game Everything and what I think it does as a game (and how it is in conversation with the creator’s previous … Continue reading →

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Bad Affect as Game Design, Or It Feels Good For Overwatch To Feel Bad

Posted on 04/19/2017 by kunzelman

This was originally written as a monthly essay for my Patreon. If you like it, consider chipping in $3 a month. There’s a lot of talk in game design about how to make people feel things. For the Skinner Box … Continue reading →

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Bernard De Koven on approaching death

Posted on 04/03/2017 by kunzelman

If you want to do something for me or because of me, grieving is not what I need. What I need is for you to continue your play/work however you can. Play games. Play the kind of games I like to … Continue reading →

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