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once bitten, twice shy: the buddy list (2023)
Eight of my friends (plus me) look back on the year, reflect on experiences, and share some favorites.
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sensitive to dust and powder: some thoughts on the Link's Awakening DX HD hack
A rumination on an impressive fan project and its place in history, examined through one pivotal scene.
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the scene from a frame: an interview with Yousei Suzuki
A short interview with guitarist and Senri Records owner Yousei Suzuki. / ギターリスト、そしてSenri Recordsオーナー鈴木庸聖 とのインタビュー。
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October 2023

one in a melon: a review of Suika Game
Thoughts on a silly physics-based puzzle game and some reflections on the tangled web of social media.
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August 2023

Munkiki's Castle is a Glass House
A review of the very first mobile game featuring 3D graphics and some thoughts on media preservation.
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April 2023

All You Need is Love: The Unlikely Friendship of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Kenichi Nishi
The story of what happened when a fledgling game developer and a vaunted musician combined their talents.
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March 2023

cash on the barrelhead: an interview with Todd Luke (24 Killers)
An interview with Todd Luke, the developer of adventure game 24 Killers
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February 2023

December 2022

once bitten, twice shy: the buddy list
Nine of my friends talk about the things they loved and the feelings they felt this year.
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