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The story of the man behind the Doonesbury Election Game
Randy Chase spent years building sophisticated political simulations. Then he took on a truly partisan project.
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The new wave of sex toys are well-designed, interactive, and forward-looking. They could also render your best moves obsolete.
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A Southerner samples the new hunting games from Cabela’s
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The former footballer who makes FIFA feel real
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Cello Fortress is the first videogame that you need a cellist to play
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Inside the game-making workshop for Palestinian girls
Two Danes set out to teach the tools of game design to the young women of the West Bank. The games they made are haunting and beautiful.
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Attention angry nerds: stop sending Bayonetta creator death tweets
INTRANURTZ rage has gone too far this time. Now, it’s personal.
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On the front lines of the Escapist Expo, laser-gun in hand
Our Durham bureau chief puts his virtual life in laser danger to get the story from last weekend’s Escapist Expo.
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My Diablo 3 character left me for a Chinese gold farmer
After a few weeks of fun, I started ignoring Clipperton. Then he found someone who gives him the attention he craves.