Oh wow, that was an amazing read.
I have somehow managed to not yet buy this game, but her eloquence and descriptive ability may have just forced me to finally pull the trigger.
She is a fantastic writer, and I would happily read her work if she ever decided to write game reviews professionally, which she could easily do. However with her credentials, I doubt she would, except maybe as a lark.
That essay really should be included in the next edition of the official strategy guide, and I’d be shocked if it didn’t at least get published in the next PC Gamer and/or another gaming magazine.