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10 MORE Games Inspired by Japanese Mythology and Folklore
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Video 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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Unleashing Creativity: The Incredible World of User-Generated Maps in Gaming Culture
artistic expression, BBC News, Black Lives Matter, Collaboration, creativity, culture, DeviantArt, Eurogamer, fan art, gamer grandma, gaming, gaming culture, mapmaking, media archaeology, Minecraft, philosophy, political activism, psychology, r/gamingmaps, real-world effects, Skyrim, social commentary, social impact, technical aspects, The Legend of Zelda, Tumblr, user research, user-generated content, video games, virtual protests
Are you ready to explore the vibrant and endlessly creative world of user-generated maps in gaming culture? From the sprawling landscapes of Skyrim to the hidden dungeons of The Legend of Zelda, gamers around the world are using their imaginations and technical know-how to craft stunning, intricate maps that capture the spirit of their favorite…
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“10 Legendary Chinese Folklore Heroes Who Are Ready to Battle in Your Favorite Video Games”
anthropologist, anthropology, black magic, China, Chinese folklore, Chinese mythology, cinema, cinema studies, culture, east asia, film studies, folklore, folklorist, game studies, gamer, games, league of legends, literature, moba, monkey king, mythologist, Mythology, pop culture, ps5, smite, storyteller, sun wukong, video game studies, video games, warriors orochi, writer
Get ready to fight alongside Sun Wukong and other iconic heroes from Chinese mythology in these epic video games! If you’re a fan of video games and Chinese folklore, then you’re in luck! From the mighty Sun Wukong to the cunning Da Ji, these legendary heroes are ready to battle it out in your favorite…
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The Prodigal Son Returns: Prince Zuko, the Blue Spirit, and the Parable of Identity. Assessing the Rhetorics Avatar: The Last Airbender as a Media Theorist
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The Blue Spirit is a masked vigilante who initially appears to be an antagonist, fighting against Aang and his companions. However, as the series progresses, it becomes clear that the Blue Spirit is actually Zuko in disguise. By adopting this persona, Zuko is able to detach himself from his responsibilities and explore his own sense…
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Spotify’s “every song all at once” algorithm is a fascinating cultural artifact that deserves to be analyzed from a media studies aesthetics perspective with the eyes of Lacan. This algorithmic approach to music consumption reflects the ways in which technology and culture are intertwined in contemporary society, and it also raises important questions about the…
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The Mascots that Made Us: From Tony the Tiger, to Pikachu.
Adventure, aesthetic theory, aesthetics, anthropology, Art, Backpacking, branding, breakfast cereal, captain crunch, celebrity, cereal, cereals, count chocula, critical media, critical theory, cultural studies, culture, game studies, History, human psychology, inspiration, Japanese mascots, king vitamin, literary, literature, marketing, mascot, mascots, media studies, media theory, new media, new media studies, philosophy, Poem, poet, Poetry, rhetoric studies, rhetorical studies, storytelling, travel, ui, ur, Ux, writers life, Writing
As a media studies scholar and cereal addict, I find popular culture mascots such as Tony the Tiger and the King Vitamin (my all time fav, second only to Count Chocula) to be fascinating examples of how branding and marketing are used to create narratives that capture the attention and loyalty of audiences.
Nicholas Andriani Rankin 