Brief: Cult of the Lamb Anti-Cult School? (w/Riley MacLeod)
Conspirituality
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Exploring Cultish Behavior in Gaming Communities
The chapter delves into parallels between cult behavior in gaming communities and real-life cults, discussing power fantasies, loneliness exploitation, and the evolution of extremist voices within gaming. They also highlight the changing perception of video games, the importance of diverse gaming coverage, and the portrayal of cult dynamics in games like Cult of the Lamb. The discussion touches on educating players about cult mechanics through gameplay, the challenges of making educational games about cults engaging, and ethical dilemmas faced in games involving cult leadership.
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