There are many different examples of mythology affecting video games some big and some small. The first example is Turok, a game which is affected by Native American mythology. Turok is a six game series that is based on Native American Myths almost entirely. It shows us the myths of the Native Americans in fun and interactive ways. It shows mythology as an influence on games because the game became popular causing it to release six other titles in the series. Turok shows us a Native American time traveler attempting to save the Earth from characters of Native American mythology. This game shows the players Native American myths Another example, and most probably the biggest one, is God of War. God of War is a game that mythology has influenced it so much that it does not appear in references and allusions but the entire game is Greek Mythology. God of War shows Kratos, the son of Zeus and the God of War fighting all of the enemies from ancient mythology. God of War quickly became an extremely popular game, due to its great and immense story, and its characters. This game showed people elements of Greek Mythology through a fun and interactive way that showed people the culture of Greek Mythology through Video Games. Another example is the game Ragnarok, which is like God …show more content…
Perry explains that the authors who are science fiction, horror and fantasy writers explain the impact of these fields in the current development of video games. They are many times that game producers are influenced by mythology while making their games. Mythology is becoming a big factor in making good video games. The trends suggest that the future success of video games will be determined more by the type of stories and details present in the video games than by the graphics or other factors that were believed to be more important than the myths present in these stories. So if these games use interesting and mythological stories that affect it the game has a chance of selling
Pop culture’s mythology theory is used in many forms of media today, from The Legend of Zelda in video games to “Harry Potter in books. One example of usage of the mythology theory is the 1996 movie, O Brother, Where Art Thou? directed by Joel Coen. This movie is based off Homer’s epic poem, “The Odyssey.” There are many similarities between the two, yet at the same time, there are many differences.
The author primarily appeals to the audience using logos. He brings statistics and data from research studies throughout the essay. He either provides background information on why the studies are misleading or just presents a fact. For instance, “According to a 2001 U.S. Surgeon General 's report, the strongest risk factors for school shootings centered on mental stability and the quality of home life, not media exposure” (Jenkins, “Reality Bytes: Eight Myths About Video Games Debunked”). He provides data like this through the essay. He is strongly trying to appeal to the audience’s sense of logic and
Mythology has existed since the stone age, and with it came classical archetypal characters and mythological elements which have influenced and continue to influence the work of modern writers. Classical archetypes and mythological elements allow readers and watchers to relate their own personal experiences to the story by connecting to their primal thoughts and feelings. Classical archetypes are used in all writings and especially can be seen in James Cameron's hit film Avatar.
... and substitutes the common traits by the use of unique and innovative elements from a different medium. The style and the pop culture references (especially to video games) which the film is full of helps connect with the target audience, and also show the significant of how fantasy, video games and comic, can stylistically distribute a classical convention to the distinct overall formal system (pp. 56-58, 60-61). In other words, this film that incorporates stylistic elements of comic books and video games to tell a story which is already familiar fodder for movie audiences also makes it especially relevant to an audience demographic raised with video games and manga. Perhaps such prophetic in the integration of stylistic elements from different forms of popular entertainment media into film, can be something which audiences in the future may well come to expect.
Greek mythology has many different traditions and the culture was very influential to Today’s Society. We see many examples in modern culture that are a result of Greek culture, such as the Olympics in honor of Zeus. Mythology had many traditions and each god has a specific job and relates to modern day. Greek mythology is the time of crazy creatures and heroic tales of gods. The gods were basically in charge and looked up to as celebrities are today. One god in particular, Zeus, was considered to be the boss over all others and he and a mortal woman had a son named, Hercules. Hercules was most known for his strength, as well as his success in completing the almost impossible 12 tasks given to him by the ever powerful Apollo. He completed the tasks with the help of Hermes and Athena. He served as a sense of protection for the people, without him many people would have died. Although Hercules in Todays culture is portrayed as a strong, fearless hero, he was also a troubled, anger-driven person which sometimes came back to haunt him.
A mythology is an important feature of many cultures. A myth is a sacred narrative that explains how the world and humankind assumed their present form. In a broad sense, it can refer to any traditional story. A myth’s function is to provide a model for behavior and to provide a religious experience. By reenacting myths societies bring themselves closer to the divine.
Instead of the franchises popularity having a positive impact, overtime, it infected the gaming market along with it’s consumers and developers such as Microsoft Game Studios and EA. It has become an aggrandized cancer on the face of video games everywhere, destroying franchises a...
In all of literature, William Shakespeare has been made one of the most recognized and beloved writers of all time. With over 38 famous works under his name, Shakespeare has maintained both legitimacy and relevance to this day. Part of the reason Shakespeare has maintained his fame and influence is the multitude of adaptations many have made from his works. Whether it is a play with a modern interpretation of Romeo and Juliet or an animated rendition of Hamlet where the characters are placed in futuristic robotic mech suits; the messages and themes written by the bard have transcended both the eras they were written in and the mediums the works are presented in. As new mediums of entertainment come to fruition, it is inevitable to see someone adapt Shakespeare into that medium. One of the mediums of entertainment to gain considerably recognition in recent history is video games (or interactive storytelling). Interactive Storytelling in recent years has been more and more regarded as a new art form, bringing out a new sense of immersion which hadn’t been seen in any other medium before it. What was previously seen as a medium only made to entertain children and inspire massacres; has now emerged being recognized as a new medium which encourages character development and storytelling utilizing choice within the games. With new measure in videogames which focus more on artistic value rather brainless entertainment, there are some games which take influence from Shakespeare’s works. However, because of the young age within the medium, there are few adaptations of Shakespeare’s works seen in games. Partly because is often seen by game audiences as something outside of their circles, and rarely collects any interest. However, as the med...
The Epic of Gilgamesh portrays how the gods are able to respond to the people when they call for help. And finally The Wandering of Io that describes the different relationships that a god can have depending on their personal opinions. These myths will show how the gods are seen as advocates to human beings by sending help or signs to humans.
Mythology is an essential part of all cultures. Through myth, ancient cultures attempted to explain the world and make sense of their daily lives. Myth helps us to live in the minds and time period of people who lived many centuries ago with no technology, no running water, and a basic education. Greek myth is possibly the most commonly recognized myth simply because it is likely the most developed and best recorded. Modern Greek myth originated around 1000 B.C. in the writings of the famous Greek poet Homer in the Odyssey and the Illiad. Although early Greek myths are often vague and contain many primitive elements regarding their understanding of death, sacrifice, and fate, later myths show Greek culture developed and changed over time.
Runge, Paul. “Video Games Represent the Most Powerful (and Potentially Dangerous) Era in Storytelling”. Huff Post Tech. 10/21/2013 31 January 2014
Video games have come a long way. They have evolved from the simple game of Pong into a complex, multi-platform, multi-genre, multi-billion dollar industry.
Out of all the mythologies of the world, Greek mythology has had the most influence on our society. The Greeks started their civilization and even though it only lasted 1,300 years, yet their influenced went beyond. Many people don’t realize that their influence is everywhere around us and there influenced has helped us with our language, films, and Companies.
During these past few decades, technology has advanced drastically, especially in the aspects of gaming. At one point in history video games could only be playable at home, but now with all these improvements in technology, games can be easily played on our mobile devices. Likewise, these advancements in gaming have created endless possibilities for people of all ages to participate in this activity. Consequently, video games have influenced society and have impacted us in various ways.
Over the years gaming has become a widely popular aspect of our culture. Kids and teenagers have replaced riding there bike or playing with dolls for video games that connect people together all over the globe .We have all been there at one point and time, there are games for just about anybody. Video games are for all age’s yes us adults love to play them to. Playing video games are fun but not a lot of people realize the impact video games can have on the body physically and mentally. Excessive playing of video games can cause decreased social skills, deterioration in health and increased aggressive behavior.