Tag: critic
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I fear there are too many realities.– John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley
In the bustling ambiance of Broadway Cafe, a literary theorist, poet, and critic finds inspiration, reflecting on John Steinbeck’s statement about the abundance of realities. This unique perspective extends into the world of game writing and design, where narratives become interactive experiences, allowing players to shape their own realities. Explore the depth of these musings…
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It’s the Apocalypse… Again: Fandom and Fantasy in HBO’s “The Last of Us”
[[A critical analysis on the works of various apocalypse stories, including the new HBO series The Last of Us.]] The apocalypse story is a popular genre in media, with a wide range of works depicting different versions of a world-ending event. These stories can take many forms, from the zombie of George A. Romero’s “Night…
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Ramen Egg (味付け玉子): Hidden Secrets of the perfectly runny, not-too-gooey Ajitsuke Tamago
Oh the pleasures of taste come in myriad ways. The foods and the paths they take, swirling about our world in a bath of culture, both yeast and human. One of the greatest of which comes in the shape of the oh-so perfectly runny, not-too-gooey ramen egg, the 味付け玉子 (Ajitsuke Tamago).