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Meg Wolitzer: Catnip For 'A Certain Kind Of Reader'

10:56am September 17, 2015

The New York Times bestselling author of The Interestings and Belzhar explains writing for teens and her failed attempt at journaling, plus emerges from an anagram challenge delightfully unscathed.

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'Destiny: The Taken King' Combines 3 Different Video Game Genres

3:07pm September 16, 2015

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Forbes gaming columnist Paul Tassi about Tuesday's release of The Taken King, a new installment of the hugely popular Destiny video game.

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A screenshot of Nintendo's video commemorating Super Mario's the 30th anniversary.

Nintendo's Super Mario Turns 30

1:24pm September 14, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

The game's concept and graphics were simple. The gameplay was habit-forming. And Nintendo's mustachioed, overalls-wearing plumber Mario became a global icon.

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In 'Gamelife,' A Portrait Of The Writer As A Young Role-Player

11:21am September 14, 2015

by NPR Staff

Michael W. Clune spent much of his childhood alone — just him and his 8-bit computer. But, as he writes in his new memoir, playing text adventures and role-playing games helped prepare him for life.

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Frank Oz at the 33rd U.S. Film Festival in Deauville, France in September 2007.

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Not My Job: We Quiz Frank Oz On L. Frank Baum, Author Of 'Wizard Of Oz'

11:50am September 12, 2015

Director Frank Oz is one of the most familiar voices in the world — in fact, he's dozens of them. As a founder of the Muppets, he was Bert, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Cookie Monster, Yoda, and more.

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Product Placement #5

10:17pm September 09, 2015

In this game, we've mashed up brand names with the titles of well-known tunes to create the ultimate product placement.

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Wikiweirdia

10:17pm September 09, 2015

Punchable Face. Exploding Head Syndrome. Whole Body Transplant. Can you tell which of these Wikipedia pages is fake? We didn't think so. But, like our contestants, you'll have a great time trying!

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Sutton Foster: Really, Anything Goes

10:17pm September 09, 2015

Broadway darling Sutton Foster talks about losing on Star Search, winning two Tony Awards, and playing a 40-year-old pretending to be a 26-year-old on TV.

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Three Easy Reci-pieces

10:17pm September 09, 2015

Can our phone contestant guess other dishes based on their "fun three ingredient recipes that take no time at all"?

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Initial Impressions

10:17pm September 09, 2015

In this game, we'll ask you about some of them, and give you hints by imagining that their first initial is related to their chosen profession.

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