Mutuality & Self-Sacrifice in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky

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Published on February 3, 2021 10:00:25 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l41vVrz_aD4

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky (2009)

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is one of the best games in the Mystery Dungeon series. Today we explore the game's story to examine the themes of mutuality & altruism, by comparing the game to various pieces of scholarship.

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Sources:
[1] “Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky,” Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-mystery-dungeon-explorers-of-sky
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:22 Chapter 1: Collaborative Growth
13:33 Chapter 2: Benefits of Helping Others
21:38 Chapter 3: The Ultimate Sacrifice
31:38 Epilogue: Complex Themes in Children's Media

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