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Phillip Russell
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Black writer. Prev: Narrative on Thirsty Suitors @outerloopgames . @unwinnable columnist. Host of @originstory_. Writing all over the internet. MFA - UW.
Seattle, WA
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    Phillip Russell
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    Aug 28, 2023
    For @Kotaku I wrote about my time with FFXVI and how it’s superficial exploration of slavery does it’s narrative setup a disservice and left me cold. Thanks @carolynmichelle for editing this piece and @xpatriciah for giving it a place to live.
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    Final Fantasy XVI Suffers From Its Superficial Handling Of Slavery - Kotaku
    In Square Enix's latest epic RPG, the moral monstrosity of slavery is effectively reduced to window dressing
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    Phillip Russell
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    Oct 21, 2022
    White guys going through it
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    Phillip Russell
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    Aug 28, 2023
    Was expecting much more hate for the FF16 piece, but looking at the comments section, I am pleased to see that even detractors are forced to engage deeply with why they disagree. That's cool and always the intent. Thanks for reading. And if you haven't
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    Final Fantasy XVI Suffers From Its Superficial Handling Of Slavery - Kotaku
    In Square Enix's latest epic RPG, the moral monstrosity of slavery is effectively reduced to window dressing
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    Phillip Russell
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    Jun 29, 2021
    It always comes back to the muddah
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    Phillip Russell
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    Dec 21, 2022
    Ya boy was just laid off 4 days before Christmas baby. Keep me in mind for marketing jobs but more importantly jobs that actually use writing creatively 🧘🏽‍♂️. Philrussell.me
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    Phillip Russell
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    May 9, 2023
    So glad I got to talk with Austin about his time in games journalism to now at Possibility Space. Austin's work truly inspired me to do the kinds of creative work I do now and this conversation doesn't disappoint. Criticism is more important than ever. link.chtbl.com/mHFcYfLV
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    Origin Story Podcast
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    May 9, 2023
    We talked to @austin_walker about his journey from games journalism to game development. Then, we go deep into the importance of criticism right now, and Austin's own perspective on what makes for good criticism. Give it a listen, tell a friend! link.chtbl.com/mHFcYfLV
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    Phillip Russell
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    Nov 18, 2023
    Launching a TLOU2 Remaster during the continued genocide unfolding against Palestinians is WILD. Truly insensitive timing. Also no one needs to play that joint again.
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    Phillip Russell
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    Mar 21, 2022
    Disgraced Nebula Award Winner Circa 1990s
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    Phillip Russell
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    Nov 12, 2019
    This is what Martin Scorcese was looking for in Marvel films
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    Yashar Ali 🐘
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    Nov 12, 2019
    OMG I don't even know what to do with this!
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    Phillip Russell
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    Jan 6, 2023
    Wrapping up my first week helping with narrative and editing @OuterloopGames for Thirsty Suitors. Such a wonderful team and project to be getting my first experiences with games writing on. Really appreciative of @Ekanaut for giving me a chance. Beyond stoked for what's to come!
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    Phillip Russell
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    Feb 8, 2021
    Happy to release my new column "Eyeing Elsewhere" at @unwinnable! I unpack my love for Miles Morales, my thoughts on the new game, and my hopes that going forward we can see a Miles story that more intimately interrogates his Blackness in the forefront.
    Owning the Mask - Unwinnable
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    Phillip Russell
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    Mar 8, 2021
    1992 Nike ACG Air Terra. Sheeeesh. @brendandunne @MatthewJWelty what about these heaters
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    Phillip Russell
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    Nov 14, 2017
    Did they like photoshop a controller out of the left dude’s hands lol
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    Phillip Russell
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    Aug 30, 2023
    Absolutely loved talking with @metallicaisrad and @yacobg42 about TLOU2 and returning to my essay “Watching Myself Die: On Blackness in The Last of Us”. Great discussion, great podcast, tune now if you can and watch out for the wider release!
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