As part of our January Spotlight on the Tokyo Game Series, we strive to inform readers of little extra tidbits surrounding the game. Games are made by people, and one of those tidbits we enjoy is learning a little bit...
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Like many creative enterprises, games are as much a work of art as they a form of entertainment. Every immersive experience, every logic puzzle, every raucous round of laughter is intentional. Although games strive above all to be fun and...
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Part of the genius behind a game like Magic: the Gathering is the depths at which it can be a cohesive, compelling, and exciting game while still allowing its players to sculpt that experience in their own hands through unique...
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Editor’s Note: We’re off today in celebration of the holiday. In the meantime, enjoy this thematically color-appropriate Monday Magic article, which was originally published on 1/19/15. From a nostalgia standpoint, I am admittedly a bit of a grumpy old timey Magic...
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Originating as a series chronicling David Gordon’s return to the Legend of the Five Rings CCG after a several year absence, Dave of the Five Rings continues on as he examines the current and future of the iconic world of...
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Originating as a series chronicling David Gordon’s return to the Legend of the Five Rings CCG after a several year absence, Dave of the Five Rings continues on as he examines the current and future of the iconic world of...
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Games, by and large, provide a sense of pacing and progression. At the start of any game there exists a blend of frenetic energy and of open potential. The slate is clean, the score reset. At the beginning anything is...
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When it comes to gaming, there are a few tenants that are essential accepted towards ensuring it’s a worthwhile use of your time. First and foremost, a game is supposed to be enjoyable to those playing it; if it isn’t...
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Editor’s Note: We’re off today in celebration of the holidays. In the meantime, enjoy this thematically appropriate Monday Magic article, which was originally published on 3/30/15. I’m a bit of a nostalgic person in general, let alone a nostalgic Magic player....
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What makes a game stand out? It’s a deceptively simple question that, on the surface, seems like it would be straightforward enough to answer, and yet it’s not unlike blind men trying to describe an elephant. To some, a game...
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