The Antifascism of NieR:Automata
246Five years ago, NieR:Automata delivered one of the most emotionally stirring experiences ever seen in a video game. And at the heart of this experience, Automata articulates a scathing political satire as well as an inspiring appeal to our common humanity - both of which our world needs right now.
00:00 Preview & Introduction
03:57 YoRHa is a fascist state
16:12 Overview: How Automata satirizes fascism
20:10 Aesthetics: Black & White
27:34 Narrative: Bellum ad nihilum
40:18 Gameplay: The devil's accomplice
44:31 Why this approach matters
48:52 the [E]nd of YoRHa
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References:
Umberto Eco: https://www.nybooks.com/articles/1995/06/22/ur-fascism/
@InnuendoStudios: https://youtu.be/5Luu1Beb8ng
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_f%C3%BCr_Sexualwissenschaft
"Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Will Hurt Teens Like Me" by Will Larkins: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/12/opinion/florida-dont-say-gay-bill.html
amazarashi - "Deserving of Life": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiNKk3fPed8
Archipel Yoko Taro documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3wScHE28K8&t=325s
Kotaku re: Yoko Taro's tweet: https://kotaku.com/nier-designer-butts-in-regarding-cheeky-controversy-1790967094
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