gamesetwatch.com - 7/15/2009
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[Is it possible for games to deal with murder as a dramatic element, and not simply as part of charge-and-kill mechanics? In this editorial, our own Christian Nutt examines the deceptively complex issue.]
You can't do a murder game.
I'm not talking about making more games like Manhunt 2 ...
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EXP Podcast #34: Murder, She Played
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... format or believe would translate well? To listen to the podcast: - Subscribe to the EXP Podcast via iTunes here. Additionally, here is the stand-alone feed. - Listen to the podcast in your browser by left-clicking the title. Or, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format. - Subscribe to this podcast and EXP's written content with the RSS link on the right. Show notes: - Run time: 28 min 12 sec - "Can Murder and Games Meaningfully Meet?" by Christian Nutt, via Gamasutra - Music ...
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