Ashlander Analysis

Critical writing on games and film. Stans Morrowind and Dostoyevsky.

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The Tyranny of the Joke DnD Character

Against clowning

Jun 23 • Ashlander

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The Dogshittification of The Boys

Amazon can't critique itself, more news at ten

Jun 8 • Ashlander

26

Horror in Non-Horror Games: The Monsters We Don't Expect

Blurred genres, contrast and the element of surprise

May 26 • Ashlander

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Poll and Updates

The struggle is real

May 10 • Ashlander

7

15

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Review of the Living Dead - Pt. 2/2

Day of the Dead + Land of the Dead

Apr 26 • Ashlander

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Review of the Living Dead - Pt. 1/2

Night of the Living Dead + Dawn of the Dead

Apr 19 • Ashlander

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Skald: Against the Black Priory X True Detective - Pt. 2/2

'I contemplate the moment in the Garden - the idea of allowing your own crucifixion.'

Apr 12 • Ashlander

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3

Skald: Against the Black Priory X True Detective - Pt. 1/2

'Everything we've ever done or will do, we're going to do over and over and over again.'

Apr 5 • Ashlander

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Goth Extravagance in Legacy of Kain

In praise of Soul Reaver 1 & 2

Mar 22 • Ashlander

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A Peak Soviet Fairy Tale

Panna a Netvor ('The Virgin and the Monster')

Mar 15 • Ashlander

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The Iran Editorial Line

what fresh hell is this

Mar 7 • Ashlander

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Why Do The In-Game Books of The Elder Scrolls Matter?

Pratchettesque hijinks, Heart of Darkness, and the human rights of Orcs

Feb 21 • Ashlander

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