Session Report is a series that explores the intersection of narrative and broader themes of game design by focusing on specific tabletop games. This month’s game is: Victoriana by Benjamin…
Byron Alexander Campbell
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An Underground Space That Multiplies Possibility: Interview with Aaron A. Reed
by Byron Alexander Campbell November 15, 2019Subcutanean releases in February 2020 and can be preordered/crowdfunded at Indiegogo. Byron Alexander Campbell: Your past work includes twitter bots, interactive fiction, generative texts, collaborative storytelling games, and whatever the…
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Games
Hunt A Killer, Earthbreak, and Empty Faces: Escapism for the Post-Truth Era
by Byron Alexander Campbell September 21, 2019Disclaimer: Review copies of Hunt A Killer and Earthbreak were furnished by the publisher, Hunt A Killer LLC. The reviewer was otherwise uncompensated for his opinion. Around the second week…
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Board GamesFeaturedFiction
Ludic Writing: Lady of the West
by Byron Alexander Campbell July 27, 2019Ludic Writing is a series of narratives generated through play, exploring the prospect of “Games as Writing Prompt.” “Lady of the West” is inspired by a play of Tim Fowers’…
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Session Report is a series that explores the intersection of narrative and broader themes of game design by focusing on specific tabletop games. This month’s game is: Paperback by Tim…
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FeaturedReviewVideo Games
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the Spirit of Generosity
by Byron Alexander Campbell December 31, 2018Like my namesake, I have a weakness for excess. Give me audacious; give me far-reaching. Even if it doesn’t quite hit the mark, I’ll probably be impressed. Hence my fondness…
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Board GamesFiction
Ludic Writing: The Real Leeds Part 12 (Once in a Lifetime)
by Byron Alexander Campbell November 10, 2018Ludic Writing is a series of narratives generated through play, exploring the prospect of “Games as Writing Prompt.” Bartlett’s Memory is an extended work of fiction in three volumes, inspired by…
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Board GamesFiction
Ludic Writing: The Real Leeds Part 11 (Karma Police)
by Byron Alexander Campbell November 3, 2018Ludic Writing is a series of narratives generated through play, exploring the prospect of “Games as Writing Prompt.” Bartlett’s Memory is an extended work of fiction in three volumes, inspired by…
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Board GamesFiction
Ludic Writing: The Real Leeds Part 10 (Pretty Vacant)
by Byron Alexander Campbell October 27, 2018Ludic Writing is a series of narratives generated through play, exploring the prospect of “Games as Writing Prompt.” Bartlett’s Memory is an extended work of fiction in three volumes, inspired by…
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Board GamesFiction
Ludic Writing: The Real Leeds Part 9 (Savoy Truffle)
by Byron Alexander Campbell October 20, 2018Ludic Writing is a series of narratives generated through play, exploring the prospect of “Games as Writing Prompt.” Bartlett’s Memory is an extended work of fiction in three volumes, inspired by…
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Board GamesFiction
Ludic Writing: The Real Leeds Part 8 (Country Roads)
by Byron Alexander Campbell October 13, 2018Ludic Writing is a series of narratives generated through play, exploring the prospect of “Games as Writing Prompt.” Bartlett’s Memory is an extended work of fiction in three volumes, inspired by…
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Board GamesFiction
Ludic Writing: The Real Leeds Part 7 (Good Vibrations)
by Byron Alexander Campbell October 7, 2018Ludic Writing is a series of narratives generated through play, exploring the prospect of “Games as Writing Prompt.” Bartlett’s Memory is an extended work of fiction in three volumes, inspired by…
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Board GamesFiction
Ludic Writing: The Real Leeds Part 6 (Get Back)
by Byron Alexander Campbell September 29, 2018Ludic Writing is a series of narratives generated through play, exploring the prospect of “Games as Writing Prompt.” Bartlett’s Memory is an extended work of fiction in three volumes, inspired by…
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ReviewVideo Games
Silent Hill Shattered Memories: Biography of a Place
by Byron Alexander Campbell September 3, 2018Harry: That’s the lighthouse? Cybil: Nothing’s quite what you expect, is it? It begins with a warning: PSYCHOLOGY WARNING This video game psychologically profiles you as you play. It gets…