Video Games as Literature

The Game Professor

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13 Lessons

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1. Violence and Conflict in Video Games
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The Game Professor explains why life and death situations are necessary to successful gameplay, and how the concept of ludonarrative comes into play.

Violence and Conflict in Video Games

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The Game Professor explains why life and death situations are necessary to successful gameplay, and how the concept of ludonarrative comes into play.
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2. Lovecraftian Horror in the Game Destiny
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In this lesson, review the mysterious elements of Lovecraftian horror that are utilized in the video game Destiny, and explore the tonal differences.

Lovecraftian Horror in the Game Destiny

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In this lesson, review the mysterious elements of Lovecraftian horror that are utilized in the video game Destiny, and explore the tonal differences.
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3. Literary Analysis of Halo | Part 1
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In this lesson, you'll learn how Halo, an amazing, mystery-driven shooter game, changed the face of FPS videogames and tells a compelling, dynamic story.

Literary Analysis of Halo | Part 1

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In this lesson, you'll learn how Halo, an amazing, mystery-driven shooter game, changed the face of FPS videogames and tells a compelling, dynamic story.
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4. Literary Analysis of Halo | Part 2
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If you want to learn about Halo's storyline, what Chief finds and how he escapes, as well as religious themes and ties, follow along with The Game Professor.

Literary Analysis of Halo | Part 2

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If you want to learn about Halo's storyline, what Chief finds and how he escapes, as well as religious themes and ties, follow along with The Game Professor.
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5. Video Games as an Art Form
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Follow along with The Game Professor as he explains popular arguments against video games as an art and provides insightful evidence disproving these opinions.

Video Games as an Art Form

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Follow along with The Game Professor as he explains popular arguments against video games as an art and provides insightful evidence disproving these opinions.

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2 Comments

Casey D

I've always had a vague understanding of Lovecraftian horror, so seeing it in a game that's not traditional horror is super fascinating! Thanks for this lesson and the attachments!

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Grisso R

Thanks for the included attachments. Will definitely be leaning more about Lovecrafting.