Sagan Hawkes | Mascot Horror's Past, Present, and Uncertain Future... @SaganHawkes | Uploaded June 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Today we'll be talking about Mascot Horror's evolution and current state. What about this genre has made it so controversial, with some claiming it is the "death" of indie horror? And is there a larger issue at hand?

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Opening: (0:00)
Defining Mascot Horror: (2:37)
Before Mascot Horror: (8:26)
Creepypastas & Let's Plays: (12:38)
Five Nights at Freddy's: (18:33)
Fangame Fever: (20:17)
The Early Days: (25:32)
Emergence: (32:52)
Modern Mascot Horror: (42:25)
"Indie Horror Is Dead": (47:45)
The Algorithm, The Beast: (57:06)
Personal Suggestions: (1:09:37)
Ending: (1:11:53)