Culture & Play

The Problem With Lore.

When fictional worlds become databases, and stories turn into homework.

Jul 20 • Tom J. Elston

We Are Not Materialistic Enough.

Still Life and the Lost Art of Just Looking at Things.

Jul 3 • Tom J. Elston

Elden Ring Isn’t Easy. That’s Not the Point.

On difficulty, atmosphere, and the difference between a locked door and a hostile world

Jun 22 • Tom J. Elston

Doctor Who Will Survive. That Is Not Quite the Point.

On tenders, custody, and why the TARDIS is not just a blue box-shaped asset

Jun 15 • Tom J. Elston

Wokeness Did Not Invent Loading Screens.

On Fable, bad art, and the comforting lie of the single cause.

Jun 13 • Tom J. Elston

Synthesis Was the Best Ending. That Was the Problem.

Mass Effect 3, the Never-Ending Debate, and the Secret Fifth Ending.

May 28 • Tom J. Elston

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