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The unfairly tainted legacy of Mass Effect

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After a recent replay of the original trilogy, Sam Brooks writes on the unfairly maligned legacy of the Mass Effect trilogy. Spoilers for a trilogy that finished over half a decade again (be honest: if you wanted to play these games by now, you would’ve). If you’re even a casual gamer, the thing you probably remember most … Read more

Inside the bubble: At the Auckland Arts Festival during a week of mourning

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After seeing three shows in the Auckland Arts Festival this week, Sam Brooks reflects on the place of art in the wake of national tragedy. After a week of self-inflicted Wellington time, it felt a little strange to come back to the Auckland Arts Festival. After the events of 15/3, even more so. There were … Read more