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The Hero's Journey - II: Analyzing Journey's Mechanics as Metaphors - Extra Credits

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The concept of the hero's journey, among other storytelling devices, allows us to imbue meaning into our work, whether games or other media. Meaningful games enrich our lives by helping us draw parallels to our personal struggles.
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(Original air date: July 11, 2012)

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