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Good Griefing

Good Griefing

Good Griefing

The Escapist On: Griefing

Intentionally left blank.
By Team Hollywood Legacy AuthorMay 5, 2009
Good Griefing

A Griefer’s Life for Me

Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. The five stages of grief. Those who play enough online games, however, might consider starting the list with ...
By Brett Staebell Legacy AuthorMay 5, 2009
Good Griefing

Wanted: Ganked or Alive

Griefers survive through protective anonymity. Griefers in massively multiplayer online games can indulge their sociopathy because victims can’t identify them or impose punishment. ...
By Allen Varney Legacy AuthorMay 5, 2009
Good Griefing

A Folk Hero for the Online Age

Every generation has its folk heroes. Inspirational rebels, they often become vessels for people’s frustrations with authority. Robin Hood, Bonnie and Clyde and ...
By Tom Endo Legacy AuthorMay 5, 2009
Good Griefing

War and Peace

You know the story: You’re playing a couple of rounds of your favorite online shooter to blow off some steam after work when ...
By James McGrath Legacy AuthorMay 5, 2009
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  2. Matthew Walton: So kinda like the current Alberta government then?

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  3. Toksyuryel: Oxenfree had this as the central game mechanic and I found it incredibly stressful

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  4. Pocket: I got as far as the Conker comparison when the déjà vu kicked in. "Didn't…

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  5. RobotKittenLasers: Ah, you're one of those types. You should put a note in your screen name…

    Commented on: WB Reportedly Considering 3 Routes for Handling Ezra Miller & The Flash

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