Reviewed new NZ game Rose and Locket after being previously enamoured with it at PAX. Launch seems to have flown under the radar, which is a shame given how striking and assured the game itself is; big recommend.
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We definitely timed that entirely intentionally, hundred percent.
The article argues that presentations like Nintendo Directs and States of Play should be considered a key contemporary promotional paratext that offers insights into how their respective publishers attempt to shape their brand identity and corporate vision.