Uploaded July 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Can a game ever truly be a documentary? What happens to sensitive situations when interaction is involved? Thomas looks at the links and differences between documentaries, games, and those that would bridge the gap.


Thomas McMullan is a writer of words, and you can see a selection of them with your own eyes on twitter @thomas_mac

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