Category: film studies
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Beyond Survival: Music, Cybertext, and Paratext in “The Last of Us. A Three-Part Series
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in Academia, Anthropology, augmented reality, choose your own adventure, creativewriting, critical analysis, Culture, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, Dissertation, dramaturgy, existentialist, fan studies, fantasy, film review, film studies, flash fiction, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, Globalization, horror, interactive fiction, internet lore, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, Ludology, narrative design, Narratology, performance studies, psychology, ritual, Road Trip, sci fi, scicomm, science fiction, screenwriting, spirituality, storytelling, user research, videogames, writingUnveiling the Hidden Depths of ‘The Last of Us’: A Journey Through its Storytelling Mastery . Welcome to a deep dive into the universe of “The Last of Us,” a landmark in narrative storytelling and a seminal work in the realm of video games. This series explores the intricate layers of its storytelling, gameplay, and…
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Metacognition and Game-Based Learning. Notes on Scaffolding Education, Game Design and Graduate School
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in choose your own adventure, columbia missouri, comparative literature, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, Dissertation, education, educational technology, film studies, game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, history, language, learning technology, life coach, localization, Ludology, Master’s Program, Mizzou, narrative design, Narratology, performance studies, philosophy, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, role-playing, the university of missouri, translation, user research, videogames, virtual reality, visual novel, writing“In the intersection of pedagogy and play, metacognition serves as a critical scaffold, allowing students to climb to new heights of academic self-awareness and efficacy. By embedding reflective practices within the framework of strategic games like ‘Civilization’, educators can cultivate an environment where learners not only engage with content but also become conscious of their…
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Inspiration: Bryce Mattie. Exploring the Pioneering Work of a Media Scholar and Games Studies Expert + TEDx Talk on the Activism of Play
Discover the groundbreaking work of Bryce Mattie, a media scholar and games studies expert, in this comprehensive article. Explore her contributions to game studies, media analysis, and her notable publications. Dive into the profound impact she’s had on our understanding of digital gaming and media representation.
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10 MORE Games Inspired by Japanese Mythology and Folklore
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in film, film review, film studies, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game development, game Ideas, game studies, games, gaming, graduate school, horror, instructional design, interactive fiction, internet lore, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, kojiki, linguistics, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, localization, Ludology, material culture, media studies, narrative design, Narratology, philosophy, pokemon, politics, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, religious studies, ritual, sci fi, science fiction, serious games, spiritual, spirituality, spontaneous combustion, Story time, storytelling, stream-of-consciousness, study abroad, tao te ching, taoism, travelblogger, true story, user research, videogames, virtual reality, visual novel, writing, yokai, zeldaVideo games have become a powerful medium for exploring the rich tradition of Japanese folklore. From Yokai to samurai, these games offer players a glimpse into a world inspired by the myths and legends of Japan. By drawing on this tradition, game designers are able to create immersive worlds that capture the imagination and offer…
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The Mysteries of Kangawoolf with Folklorist and Zoologist Ani Drina
Ani Drina is a multifaceted scholar whose work delves into the intersection of folklore, ecology, and cross-cultural studies. Her expertise in kangaroo lore and legends has earned her recognition as one of the foremost authorities on the subject. In our interview, she shares insights into the Kangawoolf, a mysterious creature that has fascinated and terrorized…
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Linking Shakespeare’s Ides of March and Japan’s Tengu Mythology: You Won’t Believe What We Discovered!
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in dramatist, dramaturgy, fable, fairytale, fan studies, film, film review, film studies, Flash Poetry, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, material culture, Shakespeare, shinto, writingUncovering the Mysteries of the Ides of March and Tengu no Kakuremino: Insights into Tragedy, Mythology, and Human Nature.