Tag: Mythology
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Protected: Introducing “Lu and Monie Glow Up” – Writing a New Animated Series About Found Families, Neurodivergence, and Living Artfully
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Join the Pokémon Mythology Project!
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in Culture, digital communities, digital humanities, fan studies, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game studies, games, gaming, japanese folklore, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, language, Ludology, material culture, media studies, pokemon, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, psychology, worldbuildingWelcome, Pokémon Fans! Are you passionate about Pokémon and fascinated by the rich lore and mythology that underpin these amazing creatures? We’re embarking on an exciting project to explore the connections between real-world myths and Pokémon, and we need your help! What I’m Looking For: We want to hear from YOU! Whether you’re a seasoned…
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Reflecting on this Semester in Game Design
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in Academia, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, Dissertation, fan studies, fantasy, game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, Graduate Research, graduate school, GSS, instructional design, interactive fiction, ngss, writingGame Design, instructional Design, and Interaction Design, all collide at the University of Missouri – Columbia. These are the reflections from my course on Game Design. Our 2023 Autumn semester draws to a close. From Portal to Resident Evil 4, analog tabletops such as Settlers of Catan to platformers like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, it’s…
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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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Nadia Was Here: A Deep Dive into the Lore and Immersive Storytelling of Jajaben’s 2017
Discover the enchanting world of “Nadia Was Here,” a captivating indie JRPG that combines subversive storytelling, nostalgic aesthetics, and immersive gameplay. Delve into its rich lore, character development, and strategic puzzles as we analyze the cultural significance and critical insights it offers to players and game studies scholars alike.