Ontological Anatomy of a Video Game
A description of the terms & concepts we use to talk about games
Gaming Under
the Influence
[podcast]E.127
On Gamepass Becoming Uncool
& the Addictive Nature of Survival Games
This week Mike & Alex discuss the media’s shifting opinions on Game Pass: a sacred cow has been torn down, with varied outlets lining up to take pot shots at what they had advertised for free months ago.
Also including a discussion of V Rising & the addictive nature of survival games: what is it that makes them such an engaging experience? Have the boys come to prefer them over sacred cows of their own (JRPGs & souslikes)?
For a detailed description of the “form of movement” we think defines the survival genre, see here.
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.