Season 1 Ep. 3: Video Games ft. Dan Deacon & Roger Clark
Apr 2, 2023
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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.
Video games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Pokemon can evoke a desire for real nature and foster an appreciation for it.
The immersive and emotionally impactful nature of playing Red Dead Redemption 2, as discussed by actor Roger Clark.
Deep dives
The Beauty of Arizona and Sky Harbor Airport
The podcast opens with the host discussing their recent trip to Arizona and how they found the local character still intact. They describe a memorable experience on an airport shuttle bus witnessing a breathtaking sunrise in Phoenix. The host reflects on the name of Sky Harbor Airport and imagines a video game about being a shuttle bus driver there.
Nature in Video Games
The podcast explores the connection between video games and nature. It discusses how video games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Pokemon incorporate natural environments and animals, which can evoke a desire for real nature. It also touches on the potential for video games to foster an appreciation for nature and empathy.
The Impact of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Motion Capture
The host interviews Roger Clark, the actor who played the main character Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2. They discuss the immersive nature of the game and how motion capture technology brought a human quality to the character. They also delve into the personal experience of playing the game and the emotional impact of Arthur's story.
Me and my slow reflexes got back into video games after a decade-long break. Figured I would share some thoughts as well as my appreciation for Red Dead Redemption 2. I know I barely scratched the surface but talking with actor Roger Clark (Arthur Morgan) was incredible and the original music by Dan Deacon is too.