The Sunday Papers
Sundays are for getting up early and testing the legs are still in working order after potentially overdoing it with a crosscountry ride. All week, climbing stairs has been a struggle, like the muscles contain only vapours of energy. Just a little test cycle out to the woods to see if everything's tickety boo. Then, inevitably, when I collapse into bed afterward, it will be time to settle into…
On Sundays, the narrator checks their leg strength after a long cross-country ride. Climbing stairs has become a struggle, like their muscles lack energy. A brief cycling test in the woods is conducted, followed by settling in for some heavy reading.
On Aftermath, Brenda Romero shares a moving piece of autofiction, a life story told through the overlap of history within a house. The narrative intrigues the reader until the very end.
At the front door, a young man struggles to bend a lead pipe, failing to do so. His father, who has worked hard all his life, bends the pipe with ease and shows the young man how it's done. The young man's sister is mortified by her father's odd sense of humor.
The Guardian starts its annual series of Summer Game Previews, offering concise 500-word previews of upcoming games. The article discusses Wrong Organ's Carcass Clad, which sets the game in a tank crew compartment, emphasizing gameplay over story.
Callum initially loses interest in Beast of Reincarnation, but later explores how not reviewing a game can allow for a different perspective on its enjoyment. The reviewer praises the game despite its flaws, acknowledging that it's mostly good.
Ten years after No Man's Sky launched, Sean Murray speaks with Eurogamer about its journey. Murray dismisses the idea of a redemption arc or turning point for the team, praising their hard work and dedication. The game's community remains integral to its success.
Indie horror game publishers, including Critical Reflex (publisher of Mouthwashing), face allegations of sexual harassment. Former community manager Evelina Zemljic accuses CEO Rita Lebedeva and co-worker Ted Hentschke of mistreatment. The scandal prompts calls for industry-wide changes.
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