Gaming Under the Influence
[Podcast]E.78
An intro to
Biomutant
background, gameplay, universe
Death by Snu Snu
The Pure Positivity of Being, the Limitation of Act by Potency & Desire by Symptom-Formation
REVIII & the Drama of Being
Drinking this week: All Kinds
Playing this week: Biomutant
Alex & Mike talk Biomutant, a game from Experiment 101/THQ Nordiq you likely have not heard of. While the AAA side of the industry tends to homogenization and imitative, cinematic presentation, “AA” games remain creative and innovative in 2021. Drawing on inspirations as varied as Dark Souls, third person shooters & kung fu cinema, Biomutant is Ratchet & Clank on acid, developed by a team of 20 people.
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.