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It's not a lake, it's an ocean.
Mischief has been diving deep into the lore of the Remedy Universe. This covers some elements of Alan Wake (2010), before recalling how they'd even ended up in this current position.
Mischief
(They/She) Mischief is a nerd and a hobby-writer with a passion for horror fiction. They've completed their master's degree (English literature/linguistics & film studies) in early 2023.
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Impressions on Persona 3*
Mischief and Sherigan talk about their experiences with Persona 3. This interview-style questionnaire was written by both of us, after Mischief proposed the idea so we could share our thoughts on the game.
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Tension and release: The ability to slow down.
A game's pacing is important and a commonality in its DNA. However, there are more ways than one to move from an action piece onto a calmer section within the same game. Recently, one specific variation of that has been on my mind: The ability to take your time, and remain stagnant.
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Revisiting the hydra.
It's been just about two months since Mischief had her frustrations in regard to the engagement with their hobbies in the clothes of a metaphorical hydra. This is mostly a catch up post - how have things changed since then? And what has this literary barista been up to?
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...I'm still thinking about Starkid and their Hatchetfield-Universe.
It's not quite over. Mischief had a lot of time to think about their recent revisit into the Hatchetverse. This led to a quick look at horror fiction, musicals, and the concept of being considered camp.
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'Is this me, or is this you?' - When dancing turns infectious.
The barista should have known that this was inevitable. A quick look at the two versions of 'Let It Out' from 'The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals' and the Reprise! What changes were made?
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Ranking every song from the Hatchetverse for fun
In just a few days Starkid Productions will publicly be releasing 'The Guy Who Didn't Like Musical: Reprise'. This is the perfect opportunity to take a look back and revisit all the songs which are part of the Hatchetfield-Universe.
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Cinderella's Castle: A tale retold.
This is about a dark fantasy retelling of a classic folk/fairy tale that dares to experiment with that is already known. Mischief's quick list why this adaptation could be worth your time. (Unless your name is Paul Matthews)
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Apparently, Persona 6 is real.
Just a few thoughts regarding the persona series, their latest announcements, and why I'm not as hyped as I'd assumed I'd be.
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If I believed in wishes...
What is the difference between a request and a wish? An opinionated look at Silksong's introduction to its quest system and how it managed to enthral at least one player.
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How I learned to stop worrying and love the hydra.
For years, Mischief has been fighting their own personal hydra, a fight that had long since turned into a battle of futility. This article covers Mischief's thought process - when it becomes clear that they're not even sure who they're rooting for any longer.
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Tonight's episode: "Funhouse mirrors"
Picture our literary Barista, Mischief, examining ideas for this very article. Imagine them returning to their interests: video games and horror. However, not everything is as simple as it seemed, and that a distorted mirror might not reflect the truth.
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Looking at the stars; Looking for meaning.
Space hasn't just been on Sherigan's mind recently. I, too, have had my attention turned to the stars; Though, thanks to Andy Weir, I can't quite decide how I feel about them.
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Of Stealth and Song
There are quite a few interesting topics that one can cover while talking about Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025). For now, I'd decided to revisit one specific narrative sequence which had shaped my perception of Hornet's character going forward.
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This isn't my device...
It's time to disregard privacy and to encourage a player's nosiness! Here are a few interesting games that encourage you to search someone else's device.
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2025 (in Games)
To establish tradition, one has to first turn that element into a habit. However, if I were to do the exact same thing as I did last year, it wouldn't quite be me, would it? There is more than one hobby to pick, and why not create a different work this year?