Toward a Philosophy of
Video Game Criticism
Gaming Under
the Influence
[Podcast]E.104
JRPG’s Are Back on the Menu
JRPGs are back on the menu! This week Alex & Mike discuss the deep-rooted similarities between Shin Megami & Pokemon . Starting with the obvious turn-based combat, human-decentered parties & character collection, then proceeding into a discussion of the common cosmological concern behind both games, concealed by the outward guise of child vs adult orientation.
We use Neo-Thomistic philosophy to analyze video games as fine art. Against corporate & political interests, we argue they (should) exist solely to be beautiful: self-contained, self-justifying acts of worldbuilding. Subscribe for a nominal monthly fee to support our project. No gimmicks, tricks or bonuses: if you believe in what we do, we are happy for your help.