Essays
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How The Hero’s Journey Departed Into The World
On Today’s Agenda, we tackle the history of The Hero’s Journey. From an academic text by a literature professor, to the foundational text for iconic storytelling, let’s examine the rise of a mythmaker. And reveal the precursors to it’s downfall.
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Infinity Nikki: Tailor Made To Make You Pay
On Today’s Agenda, we look at the hit sensation Infinity Nikki. Though it shines on the surface, it’s cute aesthetic masks a series of deceptive practices called Dark Patterns. So, let’s delve in the gacha game I used to love and see how it tricks your brain.
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Loot Boxes and Gacha Games: The Creation Of A New Addiction
On Today’s Agenda we are discussing Loot Boxes and Gachas. Since they are widely discussed as corporate greed and addictive mechanics, let’s take a look at the science behind them. And see just how addictive they really are.
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Is Video Game Addiction Real?
On Today’s Agenda, we unpack a common talking point in nerd spaces and a burgeoning field in academia. For although clinical manuals may have you believe the dust is settled, there is more to video game addiction than meets the eye.
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~☆♥A Trans Icon To Die For!!!♥☆~
On Todays Agenda, we are covering one of the most iconic, fabulous and delightful characters to grace manga. But to talk about the beauty of Grelle Sutcliff, we must examine queer terminology, Japanese linguistics and genre conventions. Join me as we paint the internet red!