December 2012

Square Enix’s In-App Purchase System: Is It Hurting Their High-Quality iOS Games?

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Square Enix’s In-App Purchase System: Is It Hurting Their High-Quality iOS Games? Summary In this article, we discuss Square Enix’s recent foray into iOS games with their two major releases, Final Fantasy Dimensions and Demon’s Score. Both games are of high quality and utilize in-app purchases for extra content, but Square Enix’s implementation of this …

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Game Lif: Rhythm Thief and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy on Nintendo 3DS

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Game Lif: Rhythm Thief and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy on Nintendo 3DS Summary In this article, we review two rhythm games available on Nintendo 3DS: Sega’s Rhythm Thief and Square Enix’s Theatrhythm Final Fantasy. Rhythm Thief is a music game with elements of puzzle-solving, where the player takes on the role of a cat burglar in …

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Game Lif: Bioshock Infinite Delayed and Gotcha Controversy in Japan

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Game Lif: Bioshock Infinite Delayed and Gotcha Controversy in Japan Summary In this article, we discuss the delay of the launch of Bioshock Infinite and the controversy surrounding the use of “gotcha” systems in mobile video games in Japan. Bioshock Infinite Delayed Irrational Games has announced that the launch of Bioshock Infinite will be delayed …

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The Power of White Roofs: Can Painting Roads Save the Planet?

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The Power of White Roofs: Can Painting Roads Save the Planet? Summary In this article, we explore the idea of raising planetary albedo by coloring roads white to reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change. While it may seem like a simple solution, there are many factors to consider, including the difficulty in calculating the …

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Innovative Science Journalism: Telling the Story of Higgs Boson

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Innovative Science Journalism: Telling the Story of Higgs Boson Summary In this article, we discuss the challenges of science journalism and the media’s coverage of the discovery of the Higgs boson particle. The author notes that science journalism could benefit from more engaging storytelling and less exposition. They also highlight the importance of stories about …

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The Kind of Science Fiction We Need: Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction

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The Kind of Science Fiction We Need: Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of post-apocalyptic science fiction in today’s world. We argue that stories like Beasts of the Southern Wild and The Wind-Up Girl are telling stories not set in the distant future but rather in the near future. We …

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Resilience and Sustainability: Planning for Disaster in Urban Areas

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Resilience and Sustainability: Planning for Disaster in Urban Areas Summary In this article, we discuss the concepts of resilience and sustainability in the context of urban areas. With the increasing vulnerability of cities to disasters such as hurricanes and rising sea levels, it is important to plan for the future. Resilience refers to the ability …

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Building Elevated Bicycle Roads to Connect Underground and Subway Stations in London

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Building Elevated Bicycle Roads to Connect Underground and Subway Stations in London Summary In this article, we discuss the proposal by the City of London to build elevated bicycle roads that would connect underground and subway stations. The article explores the potential benefits of such an initiative and highlights similar projects in other cities that …

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