Ontological Anatomy of a Video Game
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[podcast]E.129
Summons In Final FAntasy XVI & Older Entries, A discussion of Hogwarts Legacy & the Callisto PRotocol
Mike & Alex were impressed by the recent Final Fantasy XVI trailer. Tune in this week for a discussion of how XVI returns well-known Final Fantasy ‘summons’ to a position of fictional prominence, as well as the XVI gameplay mechanics depicted in the trailer.
Also featuring a discussion of Hogwarts Legacy & The Callisto Protocol based on recent trailers for each.
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.