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Tag Archives: Analysis
Gamer’s Guide – The TRUTH About Bayonetta
Bayonetta is a fan-servicey game full of a ton of implied nudity and sexual innuendo. But what if the game is SO MUCH MORE than that? And I’m not strictly talking feminism and representation of women, but the heart of … Continue reading
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Tagged Analysis, Bayonetta, Fan Service, Gamer's Guide, games, Hack and Slash, Hideki Kamiya, Jemarc Axinto, JRPG, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, review, wii u, Witches
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Gamer’s Guide: Persona 5’s Take on Rebellion
There is a HUGE difference between rebellion and being a jerk. Which one are you? Persona 5 does an excellent job of exploring this subject.
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Tagged Analysis, Atlus, games, Overthinking, Persona, Persona 5, Philosophy, Playstation 4, PS4, video games
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Gamer’s Guide: Do You like saying “No Homo”? You Might Be Gay According to Persona
With the release of Persona 5 I thought it would be an excellent opportunity to look back at Persona 4 with Charles Dunbar of Gaijin Insight. Here we see that Persona 4 does an excellent job of exploring gender identity … Continue reading
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Tagged Analysis, Atlus, Gamer's Guide, games, Jemarc Axinto, Persona, Persona 4, Persona 5, Playstation, Theory
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Gamer’s Guide: Horizon Zero Dawn Might Threaten Your Masculinity
This video was originally posted to celebrate Women’s History Month! For today’s episode I am talking about the amazing game, Horizon Zero Dawn, and exploring how this game breaks down all expectations in regards to women’s roles in a patriarchal … Continue reading
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Tagged Analysis, Conspiracy, Feminism, Game analysis, Game Theory, Gender, Horizon Zero Dawn, Masculinity, Playstation, PS4, video games
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Gamer’s Guide: Resident Evil Makes You a COMMUNIST
You thought the Cold War was over? You’re WRONG! Resident Evil is all about the dangers of Capitalism. In fact capitalism is so dangerous you might as well become a communist and forget about it! Continue reading
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Tagged Analysis, Biohazard, Capitalism, Communism, Evil, games, Resident, review, video games
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Gamer’s Guide: Suikoden Wants You to KILL Your Loved Ones
Tir McDohl has to face the tough choices. Like killing his father, Darth Vader, so the Light side can win. Or the death of his lover, Gremio. Suikoden explores utilitarianism and the necessity of the needs of the many over … Continue reading
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Tagged Analysis, Darth Vader, Game analysis, Game Conspiracy, Gamer's Guide, games, Genso Suikoden, JRPG, konami, Make Konami Great Again, Philosophy, Spock, Suikoden, Theory, Utilitarianism
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Gamer’s Guide: Ni No Kuni Teaches Us How to Grieve Over Death
Before we dive into Ni No Kuni II: The Revenant Kingdom, let’s take a look back at Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. This excellent game by Level-5 Studio tackles depression and the grieving process in a way … Continue reading →