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The World Without Games

The World Without Games

The World Without Games

Empowerment of the Innocent

The years spanning the late 1930s through the early 1950s are often referred to as the golden age of comics – and with ...
By Ian Easton Legacy AuthorMarch 7, 2006
The World Without Games

A Question of Manners

Videogames have been mired in controversy ever since their conception, providing an all-you-can-eat buffet of flavorless nourishment for the Thought Police to gorge ...
By Spanner Legacy AuthorMarch 7, 2006
The World Without Games

Pastimes Defining a Civilization: Videogames

Pastimes help define a society. The Ancient Romans were known for their love of gladiatorial combat, the English have soccer and, as a ...
By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorMarch 7, 2006
The World Without Games

Unremembering William

The blood was crimson in the light of the setting sun. There was a sound, like a flop, as my victim’s body fell ...
By Tom Rhodes Legacy AuthorMarch 7, 2006
The World Without Games

I Will Survive

“If you were legally enjoined from creating games, what would you do instead?” The Escapist asked this question of many professional game designers ...
By Allen Varney Legacy AuthorMarch 7, 2006
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