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Heavy Rain: Origami-killing
I’ve seen a couple tweets, read in various comments and message boards about how characters in Heavy Rain are mispronouncing “origami” in a variety of ways. I’ve also noticed this while playing, particularly with the newscaster. It’s one thing when … Continue reading
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There will be doubt
Why is it that every time someone announces they are creating a trilogy, the second installment is always referred to as the “Empires Strikes Back” of the series? Have we become so unimaginative that we’re going to stick with what … Continue reading
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Giant Spheres of Dead People
Open your eyes, and find comfort in this new destination of yours. Welcome, fallen one. Your expression leaves little doubt about your confusion. You have questions, concerns, and curses in reserve. Yes, we know all about you. Your vices glow … Continue reading
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Funny Games
”You ask why are we doing this, and my reason is enjoyment. Doctors say I don’t have long to live. Who knew me at twenty-two was the halfway point of my life. I was always fascinated in looking into the … Continue reading
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There is a light that never goes out
“That last attack, Savior is now operating at 30% of its crew. Alex and I are the only Orbitals left, with the Captain acting as helmsman, comms, and engineer. My first impression of the Captain – unimpressive, maybe a bit … Continue reading
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You Can Look, But You Can’t Touch
You’ve selected the porn you want to watch based on your preferences for the session. Perhaps you chose her because she reminds you of someone. Perhaps you chose her for her ethnicity. For her shape. Her expressions, because her moaning … Continue reading
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Where Do You Place The Emphasis?
“Some say your friends are your definition. I say you are defined by your home address. “After work I usually hop over to the Cafe on 8th, where I watch people pass by the window. They all have a momentum … Continue reading
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Define Me as a Traitor
Imagine a game where you played a teacher to a girl. She is a child with the invincibility and pathfinding of the dog in Fable 2, composed of Sims-like meters and emotions. The story goes: a powerful and influential family … Continue reading
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The Empathic Torturer
“The thing is, I’m not going to kill you. I may kill someone close to you if that’s what it takes, but you will survive, and no matter how tightly you close your eyes or how lightly I trail this … Continue reading
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