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[IGN] Post-Apocalyptic Storylines In Gaming (Patreon)

Published:

2019-12-30 17:48:40

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2023-12

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DysPoApoRuFu IGN The Beans of Ending

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Really it's more of an investigation of what we can learn about primal human wants and fears from the fact that post-apocalyptic fiction is so specifically prevalent in the medium that's distinguishing feature is you get to interact with it. Why is The End Times a detailed computer simulation we crave? Swaim had some thoughts, and presents them in what is definitely the IGN vid he's worked the hardest on thus far, and one that will likely appeal to Beanfam, Cracked-heads, and Musketeers alike!

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The 5 Ways Society Crumbles (According to Video Games)

From Death Stranding, to Fallout, to The Last of Us, looming or recent apocalypses figure heavily in games of every genre, era, and budget. What is it about the end of the world (or its aftermath) that we find so compelling in our interactive entertainment? And what does it say about us, our interests as people, and our common fears as a global culture of gamers? IGN staffer Michael Swaim has some thoughts on the matter, and will totally come to your house and cry if you question any of them. #ign