It’s Not About You: Beyond the Hero’s Journey #GDoCExpo

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Published on June 28, 2023 4:30:06 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka_zrkVVBuc

Duration: 21:18

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Stories influence how we view and engage with the world. Since video games necessarily center one person – the player – it’s all too easy to fall back on the hero’s journey as the default narrative structure. As we increasingly recognize the importance of collectivism and community over the actions of a lone hero, it’s time to explore a different narrative framework for the stories that we want to tell.