Death in Video Games (#022)

Philotimo Life

Maria and Ammo may not look like your run-of-the-mill gamers, but don't let their polished exteriors fool you – they’re secretly (maybe not to secret anymore?) gaming enthusiasts. From storming the virtual battlefield in first-person shooters to embarking on fantastical quests in RPGs, they've weathered their fair share of digital demises.

In this episode, Maria and Ammo venture deep into the pixelated realms of some of their favourite video games. They dissect the portrayal of death in these digital universes and explore the psychology behind the various depictions.

Whether it's the heart-pounding intensity of a climactic battle or the whimsical charm of a game over screen, they've got it all covered. Maria and Ammo also spotlight games where death isn't just a possibility, but a prerequisite for in-game progress.

Join your favourite macabre MC’s on a nostalgic odyssey as they revisit and look at some amazing games that even their parents would approve of!

Links:

• Representation of Death in Independent Videogames: Providing a Space for Meaningful Death Reflection via University of Central Florida
• Reflecting on Attitudes Towards Death Through the Use of Immersive Virtual Reality Commercial Video Games via ACM Digital Library
• Mortician’s Tale Twitch stream via Twitch Streamer, visager_
• Protecting Trans Bodies in Death via Ask a Mortician on YouTube
• That Dragon, Cancer 2016 Award Acceptance Speech for Games of Impact
• A Little Death Positivity In Video Games Can Be Good via GameSpot
• To appreciate modern life, I can’t stop playing games about death via LA Times
• The Paradox Of “Death” In Video Games via Downward Thrust on YouTube
• Spiritfarer and How Death Affects Us via LeadHead on YouTube

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