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My Ten Best Stories Of 2012

In General on December 27, 2012 at 10:20 pm

It’s been one hell of a year at Kotaku. I’ve spent a ton of time writing and reporting stories–some that I’m proud of, others that I’m not so proud of. Let’s focus on the former.

I’ve gone through the several hundred posts I wrote this year and picked out ten of my favorites. Here they are.

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RE: “‘Your Story Sucks’ Sucks”

In General on January 25, 2012 at 9:02 pm

Earlier today, I published a piece titled “Your Story Sucks,” in which I describe how much I detest the phrase “your story sucks.”

Later this afternoon, writer Richard Goodness posted a rebuttal titled “‘Your Story Sucks’ Sucks,” in which he refutes many of my points. It’s a great read, though I disagree with much of what he says. But there’s something I’d like to clarify.

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Compelling

In General on November 16, 2011 at 11:11 pm

Part 2 of the Skyrim saga

Venture Beat: “…the most rich and compelling single-player experience in video gaming history.”

Eurogamer: “…the discoveries and side quests that pepper the map become compelling explorations…”

G4TV: “The main quests, as compelling as it is, is only a modest portion of the quests to be found in the game.”

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