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Tag: psychology

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Before the Law and Before Gaming: Kafka, Players, and Avatars

Kafka's "Before the Law" offers a new lens for meditating on the relationships between avatars, bosses, developers, and players in gaming.

By Aaron Suduiko, 5 months ago October 31, 2022
Podcast

With a Terrible Fate Podcast Episode 16: Scarlet Nexus

This week on the podcast: analysis and discussion of Bandai Namco's "brain punk" JRPG, Scarlet Nexus.

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 years ago August 22, 2021
Podcast

With a Terrible Fate Podcast Episode 13: Into the Mindscape

This week's podcast focuses on mindscapes in video-game fictions, follow-up on the psychoanalytic interpretation of Returnal, and romance in Final Fantasy X.

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 years ago July 25, 2021
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Game as Mind: A Psychoanalytic Explanation of Returnal

What's the difference between a psychological story and a story about psychology?

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 years ago July 19, 2021
Podcast

With a Terrible Fate Podcast Episode 9: Returnal

A round-table, time-cycle podcast discussion of the new flagship PS5 title, Returnal.

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 years ago June 27, 2021
Moon Presence Bloodborne
News

Press X to Scream: Join With a Terrible Fate at PAX East 2019!

What makes your favorite video-game horror stories tick? Join us at PAX East, this Saturday at 9pm in Arachnid Theatre, to find out.

By Aaron Suduiko, 4 years ago March 29, 2019
A Comprehensive Theory of EarthBound

The Drawing Board: What is a “Comprehensive Theory” of a Video Game?

On our latest podcast episode, we chat with two of our team members who are developing "comprehensive theories" of landmark video games.

By Aaron Suduiko, 5 years ago April 24, 2018
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Not Just Monika: Sadistic Horror in Doki Doki Literature Club

Think the horror of Doki Doki Literature Club is a simple case of breaking the fourth wall? Look closer.

By Kent Vainio, 5 years ago April 13, 2018
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More Than Just a Game: The Mental Techniques of Advanced Melee Players

Melee champions depend more on mindfulness and empathy than on wave dashes.

By Matt McGill, 5 years ago February 12, 2018
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Press ‘A’ to Marry: The Narrative Value of Romance in Rune Factory 4

There's more value to in-game relationships than stereotypes suggest.

By Kent Vainio, 5 years ago October 17, 2017

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