Jake Should Be Writing
Jake Steinbergthe intersection of video games and storytelling
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 41 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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LIKING → LOOKING #02: Flirting & Friendship
Embarrassing!
Volume 02 is here! I am so grateful to everyone who has subscribed. This week we’re talking about late-night videogames, flirtation, friendship, and getting a little too invested in what happens after everyone else goes to be...
Perfectly Functional
If you only read what critics wrote about the new Wolverine videogame, you might think it was one of the biggest flops of the year. They largely describe the combat as repetitive or “one-note.” Its story “frequently falls apart”. One critic...
LIKING → LOOKING #01: Wawa & Cheesesteaks
Pokémon & Pickleball
Hello everyone, and welcome to the first installment of Liking → Looking.
Everyone I Know Agrees With Me
It is, I believe, a near-universal experience to define one’s life in pre- and post-bubble terms.
I was recently watching a competitive cooking show with my wife when I realized this. A young chef was giving the talking-head version of his...
Deny Cheesing
There are people—and I am suspicious that you might be one—who cannot hear about a videogame without telling someone exactly how they should play it.
Mention you’re having trouble with a stage, challenge, or boss and you immediately tell m...
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Jake Steinberg is a writer and video game streamer who explores storytelling craft and critical analysis in gaming culture. Jake’s debut book has been acquired and is set to be published next year.
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