Finn CarneyLoss and Remakes: The Last of Us Part 1’s “Glow Up”The discourse around The Last of Us Part 1 has been frustrating. Perspectives either side of the line and internal to Naughty Dog have been…Aug 19, 2022Aug 19, 2022
Finn Carney“dont give up , skeleton!” : A Semiotic Analysis of Dark SoulsAuthor’s Note: Adapted from a College Paper for an Intro to Semiotics course. This version is edited, but still primarily constructed for…Jan 3, 2022Jan 3, 2022
Finn CarneyBroken Simulations and Uncertain Realities: Why Microsoft Flight Simulator and Google Earth VR…Microsoft Flight Simulator launched earlier this week to incredible praise, a game so good and graphically impressive that its already…Aug 24, 2020Aug 24, 2020
Finn CarneyThe Last of Us, Cinematic Storytelling and being A Good GuyNote: This piece is largely about The Last of Us Part 1, but does include spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2.Jun 29, 2020Jun 29, 2020
Finn Carney“Notions of Gender Don’t Apply” : Final Fantasy 7 RemakeFFinal Fantasy 7 stands as one the most important and influential games ever released, but one arc stood out as both a site for…Jun 17, 2020Jun 17, 2020