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The Best of 2012

The Best of 2012

January 23, 2013 · by Haywire · in Features, Reposts

To celebrate the beginning of the new year, we here at Haywire have decided to honor our favorite games of 2012.

The Other Screen: Marcy

The Other Screen: Marcy

January 22, 2013 · by Andrew Huntly · in Columns, The Other Screen

Andrew Huntly sharing his personal favorite film of 2012, Martha Marcy May Marlene.

The Scripted Sequence: Objective Disinterest

The Scripted Sequence: Objective Disinterest

January 21, 2013 · by Ethan Woods · in Columns, The Scripted Sequence

I’m only here for the princess. By Ethan Woods.

The Mechanical Void: Let Me Tell You a Story

The Mechanical Void: Let Me Tell You a Story

January 20, 2013 · by Joshua Ens · in Columns, The Mechanical Void

How gameplay can be used for narrative purposes. By Joshua Ens.

Off the Grid: Little Inferno

Off the Grid: Little Inferno

January 19, 2013 · by Zachary Brictson · in Columns, Off The Grid

Not So Hot. By Zachary Brictson.

Devils and Dirigibles

Devils and Dirigibles

January 18, 2013 · by Joe Köller · in Features, Reposts

Our own Joe Köller sat down with Chris Gardiner of Failbetter Games for a chat about his current projects, tabletop RPGs and writing choice.

Moment of Decision

Moment of Decision

January 17, 2013 · by Trivun Luzaic · in Features, Reposts

Does the timing and presentation of choices hold meaning in itself? Trivun Luzaic muses about Katawa Shoujo’s structure.

Smoke and Mirrors

Smoke and Mirrors

January 16, 2013 · by Stewart Melville · in Features, Reposts

Free choice? Stewart Melville is rooting through the industry’s big bag of tricks.

The Brazilian Job

The Brazilian Job

January 15, 2013 · by Jack Nicholls · in Features, Reposts

Who is Max Payne? Jack Nicholls looking for the man behind the outrageous shirt.

No More Room In Hell

No More Room In Hell

January 14, 2013 · by Andrew Huntly · in Features, Reposts

Andrew Huntly finding morality in an undead world.

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