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The Hero's Journey - I: How Journey Crafts a Compelling Narrative - Extra Credits

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Joseph Campbell's famous narrative model of "the hero's journey" is best demonstrated in a playthrough of the game Journey. How can this sometimes-abused, somewhat predictable storytelling trope help us more deeply experience games?
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(Original air date: July 4, 2012)

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