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Journey: Enlightenment is Better with a Friend

Cindi Knapton

Jan 4, 20235 min read

Journey: Enlightenment is Better with a Friend

What makes Journey so emotionally satisfying for me? • Delightful avatar movement • Precious companionship amid expansive isolation • My...

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Cindi Knapton

Dec 31, 20221 min read

My Fav 2022 Entertainment

Not all of it was released this year, but these are a few of the media experiences that got me, made me laugh, made me think, and brought...

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Cindi Knapton

Dec 28, 20222 min read

Knittens: My Match 3 Bliss

I am addicted to Knittens. Why? Because I get to dress kittens up in ridiculous costumes! The Match 3 puzzles are pretty. And… because...

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Love Them to Death: Apocalyptic Robot Word Play

Cindi Knapton

Dec 12, 20222 min read

Love Them to Death: Apocalyptic Robot Word Play

Need the quick thrill of exploding lovesick killer robots? Check out Love Them to Death. This neatly-crafted robot flirting simulator was...

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What Remains of Edith Finch: The Comfort of Melancholy

Cindi Knapton

Dec 7, 20224 min read

What Remains of Edith Finch: The Comfort of Melancholy

Re-immersing in a favorite game world is deliciously tempting. I want to experience the things that I loved, and... I hope to linger on...

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Linda & Joan: The Vulnerability of Being Human

Cindi Knapton

Nov 28, 20223 min read

Linda & Joan: The Vulnerability of Being Human

If a game mechanic transports me seamlessly into a real-life experience, I can’t stop thinking about it. Or talking about it. When I find...

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Subnautica: My Underwater Barbie Dreamhouse

Cindi Knapton

Nov 16, 20224 min read

Subnautica: My Underwater Barbie Dreamhouse

Why is Subnautica the perfect open-world game for me? I've loved playing house since my childhood neighbor Leslie had a mid-century...

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Cindi Knapton

Nov 10, 20222 min read

Hades Chaos: My Crone Power Fantasy

Why is Chaos my favorite character in Hades? There are many delicious, hilarious, empathetic, driven, and relatable characters in Hades....

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Cindi Knapton

Nov 2, 20224 min read

Florence: My Gateway Drug

I was introduced to video games by The Narrative Department’s Susan O’Connor. Before I met Susan, I thought video games were all raging...

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Introduction to Game Making by Code Coven using Unity

Cindi Knapton

Aug 18, 20223 min read

Introduction to Game Making by Code Coven using Unity

Code Coven's community supports diversity, including my voice as an older game maker https://codecoven.co/introduction-to-game-making-by-...

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Story Events + Gameplay Mechanics = Emotional Player Experiences

Story Events + Gameplay Mechanics =
Emotional Player Experiences