Tag Archives: my other writing

‘It’s Just A Game’ Zine

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Meg

It’s Just A Game arrived today! I’m very pleased to be part of this collection. Probably the best part was going through the links in the bios and discovering the other contributors’ game and writing projects. Edited: The first print run … Continue reading →

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Notch’s Surprising New Projects – Youth Digital

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Meg

Part of my new job involves tech and games blogging for kids eight and up. Here’s my first piece, it was difficult for me to take out the industry snarking, but I think the result is child-friendly without being condescending. … Continue reading →

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Videogame Zinesters

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Meg

It’s Just A Game! From comics & game designs to fictional interviews & academic essays, the disparate parts of It’s Just A Game work together toward the common goal of proving once and for all that no, it ISN’T just … Continue reading →

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The Subway Bride

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Meg

The Dead Mule School of Southern Literature will be publishing my story, The Subway Bride, in their November issue! I’ve been getting more interested in storytelling through magical realism, and The Subway Bride blends Southern gothic and the Brooklyn start-up scene. … Continue reading →

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Failstate Fourth Wall

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Meg

What happens when I’m encouraged to write failstate messages… Working on Tokyo Hosto was a great time, and I’m pleased to see it coming together.

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iPlay Gamer June Issue

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Meg

I have three pieces in the June issue of iPlay Gamer Magazine!  This one is a snarky review of the new Fast & Furious game spinoff of the new Fast & Furious movie spinoff, and the magazine also includes my reviews of … Continue reading →

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Amazing Birds

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Meg

I recently finished some backstories and narrative work for the upcoming Amazing Birds Sea Surfers game from Burnin’ Ape. This was a really fun contract for me, working with good people and getting to play with really cute bird characters! … Continue reading →

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Castaway Paradise

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Meg

Wrote about the upcoming Castaway Paradise on IGM, as I pursue my life goal of playing every single island sim game ever. Stolen Couch, the indie studio  behind Ichi and Kids Vs. Goblins, plan to release Castaway Paradise, a new free-to-play island sim for iOs, … Continue reading →

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Election Stories

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Meg

This TapScape piece is about 519 Games’ Campaign Story and trends in how players choose to play in the election narrative. I’m don’t think I fully buy into the idea that the game trends predicted the actual election, even if … Continue reading →

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From A Player on Next Island

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Meg

Even though I’m no longer at Next Island, I’m still quite proud of the work I did in questwriting and dialogue, and I was really pleased to read this from a player: I started on one planet, made my way … Continue reading →

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