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Pokémon Rose Episode 16: “The Legend of Arceus”
Pokémon Generation 4 showcases not only how mythopoeia illuminates Pokémon, but also how Pokémon satisfies the human need for mythopoeia.
Pokémon Generation 4 showcases not only how mythopoeia illuminates Pokémon, but also how Pokémon satisfies the human need for mythopoeia.
A case study of Regal Bryant casts Kratos Aurion in a new light and shows how Tales of Symphonia's relationship system informs its story.
With a Terrible Fate invites you to a PAX West 2023 panel on Pokémon, JRPGs, and what we do when we talk about video game stories!
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire pushed the series' storytelling in a new direction by inviting its player to reconsider the meaning of rivalry.
Only through the lens of a philosopher at war with himself can we understand a game at war with itself.
Kafka's "Before the Law" offers a new lens for meditating on the relationships between avatars, bosses, developers, and players in gaming.
Listen to an extended discussion about Aaron Suduiko's analysis of the player's role as an Outer God in Elden Ring.
The Outer Gods of Elden Ring aren't just extra lore: they're also the cipher to understanding the player's place in the Lands Between.
Have you ever played a game where a single moment changes your feelings about it from hate to love? A meditation on the first Dark Souls.
This week on the podcast: analyzing Dark Souls and Silent Hill through the lens of a hypothetical mashup, plus PAX West 2021 reflections.