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The Naive “Post-Racial” Future of ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’
‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ is naïve in its progressivism, and to sing its uncritical praises is to underestimate the ability of video games to tell better stories.
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Are You a Boy? Or Are You a Girl?
For those who want to play with gender, games are sometimes a safer setting in which to experiment and discover.
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How to Live Under Capitalism, According to ‘Stardew Valley’
‘Stardew Valley’ doesn’t challenge capitalism by trying to escape from it, but by teaching a lesson on generosity.
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How My Depression Ruined ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’
When I save, quit, and reload, I’m in control.
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Unlearning the Whiteness of Academic Art History
In Taipei, my disengagement with the silk scrolls wasn’t random. It was learned.