Category: videogames
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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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Being Jobless, Taking Quests, and The Art and Value of Writing Spec Scripts Evolving Existing Franchises. Part 1 of WorldBuilders and LoreKeepers
As I continue down this path of joblessness in search of the next gig, I find myself taking bolder steps—contacting studios that, in the past, scared me due to their sheer industry prowess. I applied and interviewed with Pokémon, wrote several scripts for Blizzard Entertainment, Larian, and Sebastian. I’ve translated preliminary test documents for Sega…
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Calling all Quest-Seekers! Crew Needed for a Poetic Odyssey: We’re building a team for an extraordinary campaign.
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“Join our online literary gaming community and be a part of engaging discussions, creative collaborations, and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes insights. Explore the rich cultural heritage of literature, broaden your perspectives, and gain early access to thought-provoking content. Support and inspire fellow writers, and unlock a world of literary resources. Discover a supportive community that…
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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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I Am a Cat: Rough Draft for Upcoming Interactive Visual Novel Based on Natsume Soseki’s Beloved Japanese Tale
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in comparative literature, digital communities, digital storytelling, dramatist, dramaturgy, east asia, east asian studies, education, English, fable, fairytale, film review, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game development, game Ideas, game studies, games, gaming, Globalization, Graduate Research, graduate school, instructional design, interactive fiction, internet lore, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, kojiki, language, learning technology, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, localization, material culture, media studies, narrative design, Narratology, philosophy, publishing, science fiction, serious games, shinto, shintoism, Short story, spiritual, spirituality, storytelling, stream-of-consciousness, taoism, the university of missouri, the writers life, Thesis, user research, videogames, visual novel, writingUnleash Your Inner Feline: The Adventures of Cat – A Visual Novel Game That Explores Life’s Complexities!
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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…