The Gamers with Glasses Show, Episode 17: The Horror of Immersion

In Episode 17 of The Gamers with Glasses Show, we talk about flow, immersion, horror, power, dating sims, and more! What do we mean when we say we’re “immersed” in games? Who gets to be immersed, or what makes it possible for some people to get into the flow, while others can’t? What are the politics of flow and immersion? Why do we like horror games? Can we really get immersed in them? Do tabletop games really play well online? What does Diablo 2 teach us about masculinity and fantasies of power and control? We also talk about other games, including Mundaun, Dream Daddy, Amnesia: The Dark Descent!