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Top 10 The Legend of Zelda Memories
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in Video GamesThe Legend of Zelda turns 35 this year, and so in celebration, I’m sharing 10 of my favorite memories from the series.
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Writing Unforgettable Finales (Featuring Avatar: The Last Airbender and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
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in TV & MoviesStory endings are just as, if not more important that first impressions. But how do you write a satisfying finale?
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DIY Bookish Figurines Part 2 (Featuring Criminals and Thieves)
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in BooksContinuing on my quest to make my own book character figurines, I share the thoughts and process behind my Six of Crow collection.
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Book Blurb Wishlist
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in BooksYears ago, I wrote a blog post about books I would never read. Now, I’m finally answering the question of what I actually ENJOY reading.
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10 Books I Want to Read Before I Collapse from Exhaustion at the End of 2020
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in BooksIn 2020, I set a goal to read 65 books. I set it a bit higher than my previous reading challenges, which were usually in the 45-50 range, but I knew I would be able to meet it. The thing is… I wasn’t really expecting to meet it so soon. Since I no longer have…
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I Won’t Become A Number in the System | Exploring the Ending in Supergiant’s Transistor
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in Video GamesTransistor, the second title from Supergiant Games, has a much different ending than its predecessor. Today, I look at why Transistor’s story concludes the way it does.
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I’ll See You In The Next One | How Supergiant’s Bastion Creates Choices With Narrative Impact
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in Video GamesBastion’s ending still knocks players off their feet nearly 10 years after its release. How does the game create choices that sit with players long after they’ve put the controller down?
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Never Have I Ever: Writer’s Edition
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You might’ve played a game called “Never Have I Ever” at some point in your life. Usually, the goal is to make other people admit embarrassing things about themselves. I’m told it’s fun, though I’ve never played. …Until today, that is. Today, I’m participating in the “Never Have I Ever” writer’s tag so I can…
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Making My Own Bookish Figurines
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in BooksIt seems like everyone has started a new hobby lately. Some people are baking bread, making soap or candles, or learning a new language. Me? Well, I’ve also started a new “quarantine hobby.” It was a terrible idea, not because I hate it, but because I’ve become practically obsessed with it over the past few…
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May The Odds Be (N)ever In Your Favor
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in BooksWe’ve done The Hunger Games a disservice over the years. I’d like to fix that.
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Taking It From The Top
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A mental image for your consideration: It is 11:36 at night. The room is dim, with the only light coming from out-of-season Christmas lights strung around the perimeter of the ceiling. On the desk is a half-empty bowl of Goldfish crackers and a bottle of strawberry-kiwi flavored water. Someone is sitting at the desk, shoulders…
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Afterwords: 7 Spectacular Songs from Video Games
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in Video GamesI revisit my old ranking of video game soundtracks and recognize some of my new favorites.