James O’Connor

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WordPlayer: It Takes a War Is a Sad, Loving Ode to Your Friend List

A lifetime of memories

Interview

Ghost Of Yōtei's Rob Davis On Samurai Films, Open Worlds, And Authenticity

An exclusive interview with Ghost of Yōtei's Campaign Director

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WordPlayer: The Suicide of Rachel Foster's Story Doesn't Work, But I 100% Completed It Anyway

What motivates us to play mediocre games?

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WordPlayer: The Drifter's Casual Aussie-ness Is a Delight

Understated Australia

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WordPlayer: Wildermyth Lays Bare the False Promises of AI Storytelling

The human touch is telling

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WordPlayer: The Hundred Line Subverts – but Also Respects – the Auteur

Something new from familiar histories

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WordPlayer: Old Skies and the Story of Wadjet Eye Games

Be kind, please rewind

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WordPlayer: Expelled! Reinvents The Morality Meter

Embrace your naughtiness

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WordPlayer: I’m Still Thinking About The Diploma In Unpacking

Examining the best piece of video game narrative design in years

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WordPlayer: Life is Strange: Double Exposure Makes Me Miss Episodic Releases

Are episodes the way to go?

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WordPlayer: Broken Sword Reminds Me Who I Am

One of the most human games I've ever played

Opinion

Ace Attorney Investigations 2: The Waiting Game

Catching up with an icon 13 years later

Opinion

The Nintendo Switch Is Not Outdated

Appreciating the here and now

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WordPlayer: Closer The Distance's Empathy Toolbox Is Deeper Than Embodiment

Empathy as interaction

Opinion

Astro Bot's Beautiful Nostalgia Extends Beyond PlayStation

Getting the fundamentals right

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WordPlayer: Nobody Wants To Die Shows the Possibilities – and Limitations – of Detective Adventures

Follow the clues, if you can

Preview

Hands-On Preview: Ace Attorney Investigations is More Essential Than I Remembered

A preview of the first three cases from the remake

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WordPlayer: Wide Ocean Big Jacket Is A Perfect One-Hour Game

A full life, but small

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WordPlayer: Indika and the Possibilities in Weirdness

A game that takes players on a profound and surreal journey as a nun

Interview

Citizen Sleeper 2: Hands-On Preview and Interview with Gareth Damian Martin

Martin talks to James O'Connor about the stress, solidarity, and sequels

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WordPlayer: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney And The "Dream Job"

A game about finding your true calling

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 20

RPGs abound, with a side of monkey business

Opinion

Resident Evil 4 Remake Is Anxiety-Friendly Horror

A comforting sort of horror

Review

Somerville Bears the Heavy Weight of Unreasonable Expectation

Expectation can be a cruel master, and so is the case for Somerville

Review

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow Review

What's going on in the quiet town of Bewley?