Game Studies Study Buddies 68 – Švelch – Player vs Monster
Apr 1, 2024
Jaroslav Švelch discusses 'Player vs Monster' in a lively chat about video game monstrosities, literary comparisons, D&D creatures, and the evolution of monster designs in games. The hosts explore Christeva and Douglas's views on monstrosity in literature, Gary Gygax's legacy in D&D, and the future of monsters in gaming.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Gaming, Literature, and Podcast Absurdity
01:50 • 4min
Exploring Video Game Monstrosities
05:42 • 21min
Exploring Christeva, Douglas, and Monstrosity in Literature and Culture
26:47 • 18min
Exploring D&D Monsters and Gary Gygax's Legacy
44:30 • 5min
Exploring Monsters in Video Games
49:44 • 9min
Monstrous Designs: From 1950s Movies to Video Games
58:24 • 13min
Evolution of Monstrosity in Games
01:11:09 • 14min
Promotions, Announcements, and Future Plans in the Podcast
01:25:37 • 4min