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Castle Couch is a criticism and opinion focused videogame website formed in 2013. Our goal is to poke, prod, caress, and otherwise stir conversation about videogames through essays, critiques, and other multimedia adventures. Games have merit, we are deeply interested in the ones that intrigue, inspire, or entertain.

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Austin Walker discusses games writing in this essay. Pictured: Yennifer from the Wicher 3: Wild Hunt

Outside Reading: Why We Write: On Game Critique, Influence, and Reach

Raphael Bennett June 11, 2015

An essay by Austin Walker that discusses intent in games writing and our approach to critical thinking in the industry. A piece that tackles everything from generic games writing to cultural influence there in. 

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In Outside Reading Tags Witcher 3, criticism, giantbomb
"Akira Yamaoka on the Disturbing Power of Audio" Outside Reading

Outside Reading: "Akira Yamaoka on the Disturbing Power of Audio"

Raphael Bennett May 24, 2015

The write-up was done by Richard Mitchell all the way back in 2010, but I keep coming back to it for its sterling approximation of Yamaoka's demo. Yamaoka's work speaks for itself, but hearing these examples showcases how he's mastered sound, not just music. 

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In Outside Reading Tags Akira Yamaoka, audio

Outside Reading: "Tits or GTFO"

Raphael Bennett May 23, 2015

An astute and captivating piece about the objectification of bodies. Jenn Frank talks about our endless over fascination with breast size. Absolutely take the time to read this one.

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Castle Couch

Essays and Conversations about Games

Castle Couch is a Montreal-based criticism and opinion focused videogame website formed in 2013. Our goal is to poke, prod, caress, and otherwise stir conversation about videogames. Games have merit, we are deeply interested in the ones that intrigue, inspire, or entertain.

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