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Western & Japanese RPGs - II: Narrative vs. Expression - Extra Credits

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The reasons we play games are what define them, rather than their mechanics. With this in mind, we explore the values of narrative and expression, and how they are emphasized differently in Western vs. Japanese RPGs.
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(Original air date: March 7, 2012)

Guest artist: Kathleen De Vere
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