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The Iconoclasts

The Iconoclasts

The Iconoclasts

The Writer, the Star and the Villain

Magic: The Gathering just celebrated its 15th anniversary. It’s awarded millions of dollars on it’s Pro Tour. But its greatest accomplishment was also ...
By Patrick Jarrett Legacy AuthorAugust 19, 2008
The Iconoclasts

Backstage with Tim Schafer

Most of us are familiar with the Rock Star Developers, the elite group of game designers we quietly idolize. Miyamoto might be the ...
By Jordan Deam Legacy AuthorAugust 19, 2008
The Iconoclasts

Jonathan Blow’s Shifting Intention

On August 6, 2008, after over three years of work, independent game designer Jonathan Blow launched the puzzle platformer Braid on Xbox Live ...
By Allen Varney Legacy AuthorAugust 19, 2008
The Iconoclasts

Just Your Average Gaming God

As you enter the understated Hunt Valley, MD, studio that houses Firaxis Games, it feels like any other office. Only after you pass ...
By Jeremy Monken Legacy AuthorAugust 19, 2008
The Iconoclasts

Sign of the Crab

Steve Meretzky is kind of a crabby guy. Not gloomy or excessively negative, but rather in the world-weary way of someone who’s been ...
By Susan ArendtAugust 19, 2008
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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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