SamAntics

Category: Gaming

  • The Political Message of Thief (2014): How the Game Critiques Power and Corruption

    Released in 2014, Thief, developed by Eidos-Montreal, is a reboot of the classic stealth game series that originally debuted in 1998. While the game’s emphasis on stealth mechanics, exploration, and player choice remains, Thief also explores deeply political themes related to power, class, and corruption. Set in a dark, Victorian-inspired city teetering on the brink…

  • The Politics of Final Fantasy VII: Parallels Between Shinra and U.S. Propaganda

    Since its release in 1997, Final Fantasy VII has remained one of the most influential RPGs of all time, not only for its compelling storytelling and innovative gameplay but also for its deep political and social commentary. At the heart of the game’s narrative is the struggle between the oppressive Shinra Electric Power Company and…

  • A New Direction

    The content creator “Galahdan_live” is rebranding as “RoxxiValenSFW” and is returning to Twitch to increase viewer count and affiliate mark. The creator plans to produce adult and other content, displayed extensively on socials. They’re prioritizing SFW content, advertising, and podcasting while balancing school and a relocation in 2024.

  • The Long Term Plan

    Going into an interesting daily prompt provided by Wordpress, Let’s talk about something that has been floating around my mind for years now.

  • Why Fans Hate Reboots: A Look at DmC and Thief

    Thief: The Dark Project, Devil May Cry, and Disney all seem to have the same issue – reboots. Now, when fans of a series come in contact with a reboot, particularly a series that is beloved by the fanbase and that fanbase is particular about that series… you get the opinion “This is terrible!” “That’s…