Conspirituality Brief: Cult of the Lamb Anti-Cult School? (w/Riley MacLeod)
Jul 20, 2024
Gaming journalist Riley MacLeod and Master of Divinity share insights on anti-cult dynamics in the hit indie game Cult of the Lamb. They explore gaming rituals' spiritual parallels, the game's success, and depiction of cults in video games. Discussing cult leaders' fragility and cultish behavior in gaming communities, they highlight educating players about cult mechanics and the challenges of making educational games engaging.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exploring Video Games, Spirituality, and Rituals
04:30 • 5min
Discussion on Indie Game 'Cult of the Lamb' and its Success
09:00 • 2min
Exploring the World of Cult of the Lamb
10:42 • 7min
Cults in Video Games
17:47 • 4min
Exploring the Contrasting Facade and Fragility of Cult Leaders
22:11 • 3min
Exploring Cultish Behavior in Gaming Communities
25:00 • 23min