Recent content by Woodelfy

Sorry I meant, a Western linear format, the development of an individual character against evil not society as a whole. A lot of stuff I've been reading has referred to a more collective approach to gaming within Eastern cultures, and achieving a notable affect on the 'society' within the game...

Heya, thanks for the help! Had a look into Kingdom Hearts and Jade Empire. They're a good mix of Eastern and Western Cultures, but still seem quite Western overall in terms of a linear format, like progressive quests and development of an individual character, aided or helped by others. How...

Heya, I'm an avid gamer doing an MA in Media, Culture and Society at Birmingham University. For a module called 'International Communications' I'm writing an essay on the notions of 'trans-nationality' in fantasy and role playing games. Just to clarify this confusing term, when I say...