Friendslop = Friendless<<Slop>> Or: Will We Ever Lock Eyes When We Play Again?
Without humanist intent friendslop is the Ghost of Play's Past. It is the Ghost of Play's Present. It is the Ghost of Play Never to Come.
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Pause & Select Vs. Aguas’ Points: Cultural Studies Media Mix Sing Along
"I've seen my fair share of people call me pretentious. I just got a comment twenty minutes ago on Twitter right before this conversation. I get my fair share of "the language is pretentious! This is too jargony! People are not going to understand this!"
The End of the Year Sharpening: Aguas’ Points in 2024 & Beyond
Aguas' Points looks back at 2024.
The Lost Crown-ZAU
Gamers and some critics haven’t come a long way since Pac-Man. Tales of Kenzera: ZAU and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown are an attempt by developers to correct the mistakes of the past.
Kingdom Hearts II: Sleep No More
After encountering Kingdom Hearts II, you will never be the same.
It’s Dangerous to Go Alone
For Falangists to be slayed, ego must die. We are still living through a specific paradoxical, absurd and idiotic malice that inflected our discourse. If writers want to properly report on the Falangists, they should not do so in isolation.
We Gain When We Create: Elevating Criticism A Pixel a Day
Pixel a Day presents passionate critiques of modern games as well as a love for a medium that, with the right perspective, broadens our understanding of ourselves and society.
The End of the Year Sharpening: Aguas’ Points in 2023 & Beyond
Aguas’ Points has been in this world for over a year. On this New Year’s Eve, we take a look at what has been published on the site and discuss upcoming articles and projects for 2024.
Some Thoughts on Howl: A Tactical Escape into A Grim World of Living Ink
Gone are the days when I yearned to play a massive RPG. I can’t stomach the time required for these ventures. Howl with its succinct and rewarding playtime is in the ballpark of what I’m looking for now.
I Promise to Take Content Creation Serious: A Short Journey into a Perilous World with Jenna Stoeber
Was Orson Wells a content creator? The best content creators offer insight into already existing media, Jenna Stoeber being among them. Nevertheless, they are consumers whose job is to consume.