PinnedSteve HoweinJoy ShtickThe joy of wordless video gamesWhy video games stripped of words feel evocative, make players smarter, and amplify comedyOct 26, 2023Oct 26, 2023
Steve HoweJoy Shtick: 5 great lines from video gamesA round-up of witty writing from virtual worlds. Featuring Trombone Champ, Frog Detective, and Ace Attorney.Mar 11Mar 11
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Steve HoweinJoy ShtickJoy Shtick: 5 great lines from video gamesA round-up of witty writing from virtual worlds. This week features Stray, Before I Forget, and Inscryption.Sep 12, 2023Sep 12, 2023
Steve HoweinJoy ShtickJoy Shtick: 5 great lines from video gamesFeaturing Anodyne 2, Edith Finch, and more ZeldaAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Steve HoweinJoy ShtickJoy Shtick: 5 great lines from video gamesFeaturing Earthbound, A Short Hike, and HadesJul 10, 2023Jul 10, 2023
Steve HoweinJoy ShtickJoy Shtick: 5 great lines from video gamesFeaturing Return to Monkey Island, Disco Elysium, and OverboardJun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023
Steve HoweinJoy ShtickJoy Shtick: 5 great lines from video gamesFeaturing Zelda, Stanley Parable, and Stardew ValleyJun 5, 2023Jun 5, 2023
Steve HoweMourning the loss of silence: how tinnitus interrupted my lifeI live with a constant ringing in my ears. Here’s how it happened, why it impacts my mental health, and what I’m doing about it.May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Steve HoweinJoy Shtick3 examples of great content design in video gamesHow games use content mapping, narrative systems, and UX writing to create memorable experiencesFeb 3, 2022Feb 3, 2022