Hello, and welcome to another episode of Talk This! It’s Dangerous to Podcast Alone. This week, we’re talking about our Greek mythology in video games. We’ve got some big requests for Early Access if that’s alright.
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The Topic
What are some of the biggest games that use Greek mythology as a basis? Why are we so drawn in Greek mythology over others in the first place? What are some of the advantages of using Greek myths in stories, and what are some of the things to consider?
The Actual Discussion
We go through the big hitters of Age of Mythology, God of War, and Hades while making some pit stops along the way. We notice and discuss the way that most of these games invent a protagonist rather than picking an established figure. Also, we talk about the different interpretation of myths and whether these games could be classified as Greek tragedy.
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