Every week, we add to a massive list of notable news, analysis, and opinion pieces related to video games, knowing full well that most of them will never make the show. We figured it was time to sort through some of the backlog for any gems that may have been passed over and fashion them into an auditory smorgasbord.The topics vary widely, and range from art design, memory and history, dating, and even death. Be sure to check out the show notes for links to the articles. As always, feel free to weigh in on the discussion in the comments with your thoughts on the stories, or with links to some of the stories you've enjoyed over the past months.Some discussion starters:-How do you keep track of your past gaming experiences?-Have you ever learned about history through gaming?-What is the perfect "date game?" Does such a thing exist?-Which games do you admire for their artistry?-Do you have any life/death stories that took place in an on-line space?-Which recent gaming articles have you enjoyed recently?To listen to the podcast:- Subscribe to the EXP Podcast via iTunes here. Additionally, here is the stand-alone feed.- Listen to the podcast in your browser by left-clicking the title. Or, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format.- Subscribe to this podcast and EXP's written content with the RSS link on the right.Show notes:-Run time: 31 min and 53 sec-"Altars," by Lara "KaterinLHC" Crigger, via Gamers With Jobs-"Can Games Handle History," by Luke Plunkett, via Kotaku-"The Dating Game," by Wendy Despain, via The Escapist-"Artist Wants More Diverse Game Graphics, Says Developers Should 'Believe More in Games,'" by Steven Totilo, via MTV Multiplayer-"Death Leaves Online Lives in Limbo," by Peter Svensson, via The Associated Press, posted on SFGate.com-Music by Brad Sucks