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Feb 26, 2013Apr 13, 2015

To Explore or Conquer: Colonialism in Expeditions Conquistador

[Originally posted on PopMatters] When characters in Expeditions Conquistador talk about savages and slaves, they aren’t talking about monsters, androids, aliens, elves, mages, demi-humans, mutants or zombies like other games that approach colonial themes. Expeditions Conquistador is talking about actual people that were actually dehumanized, kidnapped, and forced to work themselves to death. And the game … Continue reading To Explore or Conquer: Colonialism in Expeditions Conquistador

Feb 17, 2013Apr 13, 2015

Review: Expeditions Conquistadors

[Originally posted on PopMatters] After naming and allocating the attributes of the protagonist in Expeditions Conquistador the player is greeted with the following paragraph that sets up the game: The year is 1518—a year before Hernán Cortés would be elected captain of the third expedition to the South American mainland, where he would overthrow the Aztec … Continue reading Review: Expeditions Conquistadors

Nov 28, 2012May 11, 2015

How Agnes Taught Me to Appreciate Difficulty

[This piece was written as a part of Critical Distance‘s January 2013 Blogs of the Round Table feature] At a friend’s encouragement I’ve decided to finally tackle Final Fantasy Tactics. Occasionally I’ll find myself really latching onto a quirk in a game that makes it seem unique. Many of these little quirks I jump all … Continue reading How Agnes Taught Me to Appreciate Difficulty

Mar 6, 2012Apr 13, 2015

Review: King Arthur II: The Roleplaying Wargame

[Originally posted on PopMatters] From an outsider’s perspective, simulated war games seem dangerously unapproachable. The deluge of stats and conditions that must be mastered make it feel like the games can only ever have a niche appeal. But from an outsider’s perspective that is finally taking a look at a simulated wargame (in this case, … Continue reading Review: King Arthur II: The Roleplaying Wargame