Psiwrite

Bioshock and objectivism. Braid and determinism. Senua’s sacrifice and free will. Videogames frequently borrow concepts and tropes and sometimes are based entirely around philosophies. In what is eventually a limited medium – as one has to ‘win’ the game – is this a misguided attempt to elevate an ultimately flawed art form? Or can videogames be an entry point towards encouraging philosophical thought in others?

While this topic would be very interesting, it would be very broad to apply philosophy to 'video games' generally, but could be very interesting if written as specific articles focusing on a certain game or genre of game and relating a philosophical theory or thought to it in that way. Although this area is something I would definitely like to see more of at The Artifice. – Nodgnal 6 years ago
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I think "one has to 'progress through' the game" is fairer because maybe getting stuck is the point of some games. Or other games like The Stanley Parable or Until Dawn finish no matter what you do. I think this is a good topic though and l suspect the case will be that philosophy can absolutely be explored through video games. I look forward to seeing some obvious and less obvious examples about video games that do this. – CallMeMaybe 6 years ago
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Apr 29, 2018 Psiwrite Thank you for this article. There is much echoed about the movement between creative writing and videogaming. However some of the best moments I can think of with gaming are those that happened without any words at all. These are much harder to bridge with standard poetic forms.	The Future of Writing: Video Games
Apr 29, 2018 Psiwrite I wonder if this reflects Tolkien’s work, or reflects the maturation of the videogame industry as a whole to eventually become a complex storytelling medium.	The Influence of J.R.R. Tolkien on Modern Video Gaming
Apr 29, 2018 Psiwrite I’m not clear how one ‘hones passion’. It’s also a recipe I fear for developing writer’s block. There is initial freedom in the exercise of writing, which is fantastically fun like the start of a new romance. Much like romance, however, one eventually must start to work on the relationship, lest it suffers and is snuffed out.	Are Creative Writers Taught or Talented?