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One of the primary ways we talk about games is by comparing them to other titles--sometimes ones that are similar and sometimes ones that aren't. Unsurprisingly this leads to a fair amount of misunderstandings about games, and I think it's worth looking at the major ways comparison influences gaming discourse and discuss whether or not it is net positive or negative. So, consider this video the Dark Souls of video essays, and let's jump into it.

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0:00 How Comparison Influences Genres
6:24 The Limitations of Using a Game as a Genre
10:56 The Role of Heuristics in Gaming Discourse
16:42 Using Comparison to Determine Superiority
20:09 Conclusion