Hands gripping a plain controller

October 10, 2026 · 15 min

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  1. Walking is half of most games

    The long stretches between the exciting parts, and why they decide whether a world feels real. Needs video 33.

    Casper walking along the harbour
  2. How I take notes while I play

    Index cards, a pencil and one rule: write down what you felt before you write down what happened.

    Index cards arranged into a review outline