Drifting Off with Joe Pera: A Sleep Podcast Season 1 Ep. 3: Video Games ft. Dan Deacon & Roger Clark
Apr 2, 2023
Host reflects on their return to video games and their appreciation for Red Dead Redemption 2. They have an incredible conversation with actor Roger Clark and discuss the original music by Dan Deacon. They also talk about the process of creating animations for a video game character and the pressure of living up to previous game projects. They reflect on their experience playing modern video games and the immersive nature of these games.
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Calming Pandemic Escape in Game
- Joe Pera found playing Red Dead Redemption 2 during COVID to be a calming experience despite its challenges.
- Riding endlessly in its landscapes gave him peace amid the pandemic's isolation.
Games Foster Nature Appreciation
- Video games like Red Dead Redemption 2 can improve real-life animal recognition skills.
- They also have potential as educational tools that foster empathy and appreciation for nature.
Roger Clark's Arthur Ownership
- Roger Clark performed nearly all of Arthur Morgan's animations in Red Dead Redemption 2 for five years.
- He felt a strong ownership of the character's physicality and mannerisms through this work.