[GameSetLinks is GameSetWatch's semi-regular link round-up post, culling from hundreds of weblogs and outlets to compile the most interesting longform writing, links, and criticism on the art and culture of video games.]

While we're way into a super hectic GDC week, and in fact, the GameSetLinks haven't got busted out for a long time, we still have a few in our back pocket for moments like this - and here's some fun results.

Among them: 1UP on fanfiction, a neat good interview with Wadjet Eye Games' Dave Gilbert, a Sonic retrospective of some classiness, a retrospective on David Cage's early piece of semi-insanity that is Omikron, and rather more besides.

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Fan's View: Inside the World of Fanfiction from 1UP.com
'Our first part in a series on game fan culture looks into the controversial art of weaving non-canonical tales.'

Retrospective: Omikron: The Nomad Soul Article | Retro | Eurogamer
'I will argue with you that Fahrenheit is one of the most exciting games I've ever played, even though it's broken in about 657 ways.'

1UP's Retro Gaming Blog : Report: "The Game Maker" Vol. 2: Sunsoft
Nice, the Game Center CX guys doing new retrospectives...

WoSblog: Weird or Standard? » Blog Archive » Games mags in a coma
Presumably to be sung to Morrissey/Smiths? But sad :(

Bestower of Blackwell, Repossesser of Emerald City – INTERVIEW with Dave Gilbert » A Hardy Developer's Journal
Great interview on the adventure game dev, who has transitioned from casual portal-supported to self-supported status in terms of distribution, interestingly...

1UP's Retro Gaming Blog : Lost Levels: Sonic and the Secret Games
Great retrospective from Frank.