Uploaded February 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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NPCs (non-playable characters) are a massively important part of the gaming experience, so we thought we'd show our love and appreciation. Though they're fictional computer-generated characters, we often develop real feelings for these beings. Sure, they serve functional roles, guiding you through the game. But their presence and personality can allow us to form strong bonds and real emotions, leading us to truly care about their wellbeing. So which NPCs are our favorites? Watch the episode and find out!
ian bogost "how to do things with video games"
bogost.com/books/how_to_do_things_with_videogam_1.shtml
gaming links we used for assets:
The Last of Us - 38 - BADASS ELLIE!
youtube.com/watch?v=CJ9UXEEp7QI
GTA 5 Gameplay Walkthrough [Mission 9] Meeting Lester
youtube.com/watch?v=I29QZToy5ug
Parasocial Interaction
vimeo.com/64525205
TOUGH DECISIONS! - The Walking Dead: Season 2 - Part 2 - Gameplay / Walkthrough
youtube.com/watch?v=iyWijCsI1Hg
Companion Cube....whyyyyyyy...
youtube.com/watch?v=YqQISNKWZSA
Hex Play's: Portal Ep. 4: COMPANION CUBE!!
youtube.com/watch?v=cc5ygoO5bko
Uncharted 3 Walkthrough Part 10 HD - Chapter 7 - Burnin' Bugs! (PS3/Playstation 3 Gameplay)
youtube.com/watch?v=PygLZgC3Glg
Dog Meat Died - Whyyyy God Whyyyy
youtube.com/watch?v=tsGOur_VpPE
STEPAN! NOOOOOOO! Metro 2033 Walkthrough: part 19
youtube.com/watch?v=M3fRnw2ISzs
GrumpHack Episode 1: Your Dog
youtube.com/watch?v=d5j9asAQ-M8
BioShock - Security Bot ... I name thee... OMAR!
youtube.com/watch?v=ldRx4dgZ0P0
Let's Play The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time [2] Navi Quiet!
youtube.com/watch?v=kDn2zMAxS38
Awesome video about Parasocial Interactions
"Parasocial Interaction" by Hailen Jackson
vimeo.com/64525205
Music:
"Passionate Video Game Hero" by Leokuon
soundcloud.com/leokuon/03-passionate-video-game-hero
"3170 Lakes" by Chooga
music.tunguskagrooves.com/track/chooga-3170-lakes
"Let's go back to the rock" by Outsider
jamendo.com/en/track/123138/lets-go-back-to-the-rock
"Dreams Part 1- Fame" by StatueOfDiveo
jamendo.com/en/track/919938/dreams-part-1-fame?sid=album-a108946
"Run" by Outsider
jamendo.com/en/track/125860/run
"Freedom Weekends" by StatueofDiveo
jamendo.com/en/track/919940/freedom-weekends?sid=album-a108946
"Final Days" by StatueofDiveo
jamendo.com/en/track/475466/final-days
"KDR Assault" by Binarpilot
jamendo.com/en/track/76140/kdr-assault?sid=album-6833
"Dangerous Groups" by Outsider
jamendo.com/en/track/56137/dangerous-groups
"Explore" by Outsider
jamendo.com/en/track/818647/explore
And thanks to Iain Andrews for the use of his photos in the background: enwandrews.tumblr.com
What do you think about the show? We're dying for feedback.
Tweet at us! @pbsgameshow
Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/gameshowpbs
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Hosted by Jamin Warren (@jaminwar)
See more on games and culture on his site: killscreendaily.com
Made by Kornhaber Brown (http://www.kornhaberbrown.com)
And regarding my glasses:
youtu.be/WbV_KT1iGao?t=7m32s
Viewers like you help make PBS (Thank you 😃) . Support your local PBS Member Station here: to.pbs.org/DonateGAME
NPCs (non-playable characters) are a massively important part of the gaming experience, so we thought we'd show our love and appreciation. Though they're fictional computer-generated characters, we often develop real feelings for these beings. Sure, they serve functional roles, guiding you through the game. But their presence and personality can allow us to form strong bonds and real emotions, leading us to truly care about their wellbeing. So which NPCs are our favorites? Watch the episode and find out!
ian bogost "how to do things with video games"
bogost.com/books/how_to_do_things_with_videogam_1.shtml
gaming links we used for assets:
The Last of Us - 38 - BADASS ELLIE!
youtube.com/watch?v=CJ9UXEEp7QI
GTA 5 Gameplay Walkthrough [Mission 9] Meeting Lester
youtube.com/watch?v=I29QZToy5ug
Parasocial Interaction
vimeo.com/64525205
TOUGH DECISIONS! - The Walking Dead: Season 2 - Part 2 - Gameplay / Walkthrough
youtube.com/watch?v=iyWijCsI1Hg
Companion Cube....whyyyyyyy...
youtube.com/watch?v=YqQISNKWZSA
Hex Play's: Portal Ep. 4: COMPANION CUBE!!
youtube.com/watch?v=cc5ygoO5bko
Uncharted 3 Walkthrough Part 10 HD - Chapter 7 - Burnin' Bugs! (PS3/Playstation 3 Gameplay)
youtube.com/watch?v=PygLZgC3Glg
Dog Meat Died - Whyyyy God Whyyyy
youtube.com/watch?v=tsGOur_VpPE
STEPAN! NOOOOOOO! Metro 2033 Walkthrough: part 19
youtube.com/watch?v=M3fRnw2ISzs
GrumpHack Episode 1: Your Dog
youtube.com/watch?v=d5j9asAQ-M8
BioShock - Security Bot ... I name thee... OMAR!
youtube.com/watch?v=ldRx4dgZ0P0
Let's Play The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time [2] Navi Quiet!
youtube.com/watch?v=kDn2zMAxS38
Awesome video about Parasocial Interactions
"Parasocial Interaction" by Hailen Jackson
vimeo.com/64525205
Music:
"Passionate Video Game Hero" by Leokuon
soundcloud.com/leokuon/03-passionate-video-game-hero
"3170 Lakes" by Chooga
music.tunguskagrooves.com/track/chooga-3170-lakes
"Let's go back to the rock" by Outsider
jamendo.com/en/track/123138/lets-go-back-to-the-rock
"Dreams Part 1- Fame" by StatueOfDiveo
jamendo.com/en/track/919938/dreams-part-1-fame?sid=album-a108946
"Run" by Outsider
jamendo.com/en/track/125860/run
"Freedom Weekends" by StatueofDiveo
jamendo.com/en/track/919940/freedom-weekends?sid=album-a108946
"Final Days" by StatueofDiveo
jamendo.com/en/track/475466/final-days
"KDR Assault" by Binarpilot
jamendo.com/en/track/76140/kdr-assault?sid=album-6833
"Dangerous Groups" by Outsider
jamendo.com/en/track/56137/dangerous-groups
"Explore" by Outsider
jamendo.com/en/track/818647/explore
And thanks to Iain Andrews for the use of his photos in the background: enwandrews.tumblr.com
What do you think about the show? We're dying for feedback.
Tweet at us! @pbsgameshow
Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/gameshowpbs
Email us! pbsgameshow [at] gmail [dot] com
Follow us on Reddit reddit.com/r/pbsgameshow
Hosted by Jamin Warren (@jaminwar)
See more on games and culture on his site: killscreendaily.com
Made by Kornhaber Brown (http://www.kornhaberbrown.com)
And regarding my glasses:
youtu.be/WbV_KT1iGao?t=7m32s
