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Storytime – Salvation by a chainsaw
There are many stories surrounding the famous chainsaw in Maniac Mansion (Lucasfilm Arts, 1987). Was there really fuel in the game back then? Why did we later learn that the fuel was on Mars? And what brought us salvation in 2017? Let’s have a closer look at all these questions. As a teenager, dreams are… — read more
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What is a text-adventure…
…and where is the joystick? Imagine reading a book, and suddenly you come across a page that asks you to decide how the story should continue. The setting and story are clear, but without your input, nothing happens. The fiction becomes interactive, which is why text adventures are often called interactive fiction. At its core,… — read more