"Uncommon" Real-World Settings in Video Games (with Ozzy Garcia & Randall Quiggle)
Description
From Assassin's Creed to Spider-Man, Yakuza, Persona and Grand Theft Auto, video games can take us on a sort of virtual tourism journey. But hiding in the background, there are tons of other** games set in real-world locations outside of The United States, Western Europe and Japan*. **Randall Quiggle* and Ozzy Garcia join me to shine a light on some games that might teach you a little bit about culture while you take in the sights.
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Skate Fish
Tales of Thisrea
Zakumba: Astraia
Dark Sky
Derelict
Mole Maiden
Quiet On Set
RA RA BOOM
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