Category: popular culture
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10 Videogame Characters Inspired By Japanese Folklore
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in Academia, animal crossing, anime, Anthropology, Art, asia, asian studies, digital communities, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, jrpg, kojiki, Mythology, nihon shoki, pokemon, popular culture, shinto, shintoism, videogames, writing, yokai, zeldaChinese and Korean traders introduced Buddhism, Daoism, Hinduism, and the ever present Confucianism while Japan provided various regional myths, legends, and lore. These ingredients were brewed into various and effervescent cultures all across Japan. Each village responding accordingly by pasting outside influences upon their daily lives. These elements were transformed Japan’s landscape and ecosystem and…
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The Language of Worldbuilding: It’s All Dystopian Baseball to Me + Review of Jen Gish’s ‘The Resisters’
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in Book Blog, book review, books, Chinese literature, Culture, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, east asia, east asian studies, existentialist, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, politics, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, quote, sci fi, scicomm, science fiction, Story time, worldbuilding, writing“Do you know what trauma is? she would ask. Doyou know how it can change people? And, You have toask, Who what when where how why. Starting withwho did this—the old Ondi or the new? But Gwen wouldjust say, over and over, You don’t understand” The Resisters Maybe it’s the anthropologist in me, or the…
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Navigating Identity and Agency in Virtual Worlds: A Comparative Analysis of ‘Paralives’ and Simulators
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in game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, learning technology, Ludology, media, media studies, Mythology, narrative design, Narratology, philosophy, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, psychology, screenwriting, scriptwriting, serious games, storytelling, the university of missouri, Thought Provoking, virtual reality, worldbuilding, writingDive into the virtual world of ‘Paralives’ and similar simulators as we unravel the intricate threads of identity, agency, and performativity. Explore the dynamic interplay between players’ choices, their digital avatars (‘parafolk’), and the philosophical underpinnings that shape their virtual existence. Join us on a journey through the realms of virtual identity construction, labor within…
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Day 5 of Translating the Hyakunin Isshu: Sarumaru no Dayū (猿丸大夫), the Immortal Poet of Haian Japan. Bonus: We’re Diving into Nintendo’s First Game!
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Explore the beauty of classical poetry with our translation challenge and dive into the captivating history of Nintendo’s hanafuda cards. Discover the artistry and cultural significance of both ancient verses and modern gaming
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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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Announcing H.A.I.A.N: The Pillow Book, An Interactive Game Journey Through Haian-Era Japan
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in Art, asia, asian studies, choose your own adventure, Confucianism, education, fable, fairytale, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game Ideas, game studies, gaming, haiku, history, interactive fiction, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, jrpg, kojiki, language, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, Ludology, material culture, narrative design, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, shinto, shintoism, storytelling, user research, videogames, visual novel, writing“Enter the world of Heian Japan in ‘H.A.I.A.N’, a narrative-driven game where you play as Saki, a young court lady trying to navigate the treacherous waters of court politics. Will you spread rumors to gain favor, or will you stay true to your principles and risk falling in rank? Explore the beauty and culture of…