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  • Mafia III’s Story Works Because Of The Open World

    Mafia III’s Story Works Because Of The Open World

    Mafia III’s perspective on racial tensions in the United States is something rarely seen in games. Accordingly, some reviewers have argued that the actual gameplay of Mafia III wasn’t nearly as innovative as the narrative. While I agree that Mafia III’s narrative takes more risks than the gameplay, the two function as a whole. The…


  • Sunday Supplement: “Evil already has a visual language

    Welcome to the Sunday Supplement, your weekly wrap of interesting games writing beyond the usual news, previews and reviews. Today we look at sexism, racism and… architecture! Groping The Elephant: Playing the Sex card CrashT asks whether it’s okay to include overtly sexist mechanics and characters in a game. BLDG BLOG: Evil Lair: On the…