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Game Objects: Resonance, The Dream Machine, and The Objective
“Be more objective.” This has become a common refrain both in internet and public discourse, a suggestion in discussions that someone’s position doesn’t matter because it isn’t “rational.” However, I think few people stop to think about what they’re saying … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Lowe, Anders Gustafsson, Double Fine, Erik Zaring, Jane Jensen, Kyle Carpenter, Object, Objective, Objectivity, Psychonauts, Resonance, Roberta Williams, Sid Meier, The Dream Machine, The Two Guys From Andromeda, Tim Schafer, VinceXII, Wadjet Eye Games, Will Wright
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What If the Double Fine Adventure Sucks?
Let’s just get this out of the way first: There’s no reason for it to suck. Double Fine are moving into production of their new adventure title, invigorated by the success of their Kickstarter and four smaller, download-only titles, and we’re going to witness a game made by a creative team arguably in its prime.
Even so, what would happen if it didn’t turn out to be The Adventure of Yore that we’re all pining for? Would the games press be forced to take back its claims about Double Fine revolutionizing game publishing? Continue reading