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Issue 5.0: Abra-CODE-Abra!
 • Jay Rooney
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Responding to The Worst Anti-Gaming Take of the Year
 • Jay Rooney
31
Issue 3.1: The Masks We Wear
 • Jay Rooney
5
Issue 3.2: More Masks We Wear
 • Jay Rooney
8
Issue 3.6: Archetypal, My Dear Watson
 • Jay Rooney
4
Issue 3.3: The Mindscapes We Make
 • Jay Rooney
2
Updates and Content Roadmap
I'm back! Checking in after my latest defense of gaming went semi-viral.
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Jay Rooney
2
Responding to The Worst Anti-Gaming Take of the Year
We've still got a long way to go for mainstream acceptance and legitimacy.
 • 
Jay Rooney
31
Issue 5.5: Elden Lore, Part 1
The Politics of Power, Magic, and Religion in Elden Ring [A Narrative, Historical, Theological, and Metaspiritual Analysis]
Issue 5.4: The House of Spirits
A Brief Survey of Mystical, Magical, and Esoteric Tradition and Practice [A Metaphysical, Spiritual, and Philosophical Analysis]
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Issue 5.3: Sefer Sephiroth, Part 2
An In-Depth Survey of Kabbalah's Deep Influence on Final Fantasy VII's Story, Themes, and Symbolism [A Philosophical, Metaphysical, and Spiritual…
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Issue 5.2: Sefer Sephiroth, Part 1
An In-Depth Survey of Kabbalah's Deep Influence on Final Fantasy VII's Story, Themes, and Symbolism [A Philosophical, Metaphysical, and Spiritual…
 • 
Jay Rooney
9
Issue G.F: Game & Word is now GARFIELD WORLD
Bringing you all the best in paws, naps, and lasagna. All day, every day (except Mondays)!
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