Words + Gameshttp://elifessler.comThoughts on how words, stories, and narratives affect games and create worthwhile, meaningful experiences.en_GB60http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssWords + GamesBelieving in the stars and the space between themhttp://elifessler.com/games/blog/posts/believing-in-stars-and-space-between-themOn humanity, hope(lessness), and faith in <em>Night in the Woods</em>, and what it means to believe—in something, at least.Wed, 22 Mar 2017 21:35:39 -0700Finding poetry in the caves beneath Kentuckyhttp://elifessler.com/games/blog/posts/finding-poetry-caves-beneath-kentuckyOn choice, connection, and discovering meaning in the blurry world of <em>Kentucky Route Zero</em>.Wed, 20 Apr 2016 02:18:39 -0700On escaping the June Fire, but wanting morehttp://elifessler.com/games/blog/posts/on-escaping-the-june-fire-but-wanting-moreThoughts on the ending to <em>Firewatch</em>.Sun, 14 Feb 2016 04:53:11 -0800Exploring communicative acts: The Witnesshttp://elifessler.com/games/blog/posts/the-witnessOn puzzles, expressive gameplay, and teaching communication.Fri, 05 Feb 2016 01:59:40 -0800Undertale and narrative self-awarenesshttp://elifessler.com/games/blog/posts/undertale-narrative-self-awarenessWhy <em>Undertale</em> is one of the most important pieces of new media this decade.Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:52:50 -0800