Maks·Oct 4Skyrim’s music and its exploration of stillness, memory, and uncertaintyIt is not necessary for me to delve into the actual story — and seriously ostentatious lore — of the 2011 video game Skyrim, because what…
Erin Sommer·Sep 30Why Skyrim Still Feels Like HomeThere are games you finish, games you remember, and then there are games that never really leave your life, becoming a place of comfort…
Christos Frossinakis·Aug 20When Morality Transcends the Screen and Nostalgia Overpowers itThe very essence of an RPG is that it is quite literally centered around role-playing. You are actively urged to pick different paths…
Blueeskyy·Aug 11The Secret Economy of Potions: Who is Brewing the Vials We Loot?In Skyrim, if you break the seal on a Nordic sarcophagus, a draugr usually bursts out and tries to kill you. And after you put it back down…
Sorren Briarwood·Jul 30Trust in Astonishment: In Search of Ma (間) Across MediumsIf you’ve ever discussed, read about, or breathed in the general vicinity of a Ghibli film, chances are you’ve heard about ma (間) the…
