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Vitor M. Costa
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Vitor M. Costa

Philosopher, logician, and historian; also an amateur pianist and an enthusiast of literature, film, and video games. He writes extensively on tactical and role-playing games, game history, and puzzle design.

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36 stories published

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The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 2: Game Boy Rivals (1989–2006)
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The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 2: Game Boy Rivals (1989–2006)

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Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 45
Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 45

Unearthing Spooky Express, Jail Dice: Roll to Break, Rick Henderson, and Champions of Regnum
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP: Issue 38
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP: Issue 38

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The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 1: Game Boy (1989–2003)
Feature

The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 1: Game Boy (1989–2003)

Strategy to go
The Quest for Knowledge in The Witness
Game Design

The Quest for Knowledge in The Witness

Deep understanding of a deep game
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP: Issue 37
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP: Issue 37

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The Early Years of the MMORPG Market in Brazil (2004–2010): The Golden Era of Level Up Games
Feature

The Early Years of the MMORPG Market in Brazil (2004–2010): The Golden Era of Level Up Games

How the MMORPG genre came to prominence in Brazil
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 29
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP

Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 29

What are you playing?
Colonial Power Relations and Totalitarian Mass Communication in Half-Life 2
Game Design

Colonial Power Relations and Totalitarian Mass Communication in Half-Life 2

A detailed analysis of Half-Life 2's impressive and historically important digital dystopia
Video Games, Culture, and Society
SUPERJUMP Weekly

Video Games, Culture, and Society

Showcasing the intersection of culture and society in video games
The Dark Side of Gay Culture in Mediterranea Inferno: A Profane Iconology
Feature

The Dark Side of Gay Culture in Mediterranea Inferno: A Profane Iconology

Examining social and existential issues in gay culture in the context of social media and conservatism
SUPERJUMP PVP #2: The Hero's Journey in RPGs
SUPERJUMP PVP

SUPERJUMP PVP #2: The Hero's Journey in RPGs

Analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of RPGs featuring the "hero's journey"