In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersections of media, culture, and technology through four recent media news stories. How Sega paid tribute to the fallen heroes and villains of the Yakuza and Like a Dragon series in a solemn ceremony. How a botched legal document by Donald Trump’s lawyer sparked speculation of AI involvement and plagiarism. How the GTA 6 trailer revived the popularity of a classic Tom Petty song on Spotify and what it means for the music industry. How Behaviour Interactive created a thrilling and immersive horror game with Dead by Daylight, featuring some of the most iconic characters from movies, TV shows, and video games.

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Links:

• Sega Is Basically Hosting a Real Funeral for All the Dead Yakuza and Like a Dragon Characters - IGN

• https://www.ign.com/articles/sega-is-basically-hosting-a-real-funeral-for-all-the-dead-yakuza-and-like-a-dragon-characters

• Michael Cohen’s lawyer cited three fake cases in possible AI-fueled screwup | Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/12/michael-cohens-lawyer-cited-three-fake-cases-in-possible-ai-fueled-screwup/

• GTA 6 Trailer Makes Tom Petty Song Explode On Spotify https://kotaku.com/gta-6-vi-trailer-song-tom-petty-love-is-a-long-road-1851077993

• How Dead by Daylight Summoned Horror's Most Iconic Characters - IGN https://www.ign.com/articles/how-dead-by-daylight-summoned-horrors-most-iconic-characters

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Author Travis Deverell (Shirtaloon), the creator of the hit series ‘He Who Fights with Monsters’, and Peter Wills talk with Craig Norris to explore the fascinating worlds of Isekai and LitRPG. Learn how to build your audience and improve your writing skills on platforms like Royal Road, Scribblehub, Discord, and Patreon. Don’t miss this lively conversation about writing, gaming, and the influence of media on our lives. This episode was first broadcast on January 21st, 2021.

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Join us as we dive into the world of gaming and explore the fascinating universe of multiplayer survival horror video game Dead by Daylight. We analyse the IGN interview with Behaviour Interactive on their approach to adapting iconic horror villains into their game - Dead by Daylight. From their creative adaptation of original characters to the use of iconic characters from horror films like Michael Myers, we hear about it all. We also bring you some interesting news from the gaming world - from Zack Snyder's obsession with Fortnite to Skyrim players finding emotional ways to retire their characters and the amusing reaction of one of the voice actors to the companion romance speedruns in Balder’s Gate 3.

Links:

• How Dead by Daylight Summoned Horror's Most Iconic Characters - IGN
• Zack Snyder Plays "Too Much Fortnite," Staying Up Until 3 AM - GameSpot
• Sentimental Skyrim Players Booting Up Xbox 360s and PS3s to 'Retire' Original Characters - IGN
• Baldur's Gate 3 Players Are Speedrunning Companion Romances - GameSpot

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We explore the world of video game adaptations and examine both successful and unsuccessful examples in the industry. We'll analyse a fascinating paper titled 'From Multimodal Storytelling to Polymorphic Fictions: Beyond Multimedia and Narratology' by Christy Dena. We'll apply this to two video game adaptations: the latest Walking Dead game and Scarface: The World is Yours. We'll discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these games and how they have contributed to arguments around storytelling in the gaming industry. But wait, there's more! We'll look at the latest news, including a story claiming that Aardman Animation, the creator of Wallace & Gromit, is almost out of clay. And if that's not enough to pique your interest, we'll also take a look at how players of Spider-Man 2 are ridiculing MJ's 'Trash' podcast setup. So sit back, relax, and get ready for an action-packed episode filled with analysis, insights, and exciting news from the world of video games and animation!
Sources

• Wallace & Gromit Creator Aardman Is Almost Out of Clay (gizmodo.com)
• Spider-Man 2 Players Are Roasting MJ’s ‘Trash’ Podcast Setup (kotaku.com)
• New Walking Dead Game Looks Uh… Not Great! (kotaku.com)
• Scarface: The World is Yours PC Games Interview - Video - YouTube
• 'From Multimodal Storytelling to Polymorphic Fictions: Beyond Multimedia and Narratology' by Christy Dena
• Beyond Multimedia, Narrative, and Game: The Contributions of Multimoda (taylorfrancis.com)

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Learn about how AirTags have become an increasingly popular tool for law enforcement agencies to tackle car thefts. We also discuss the recent case of a New South Wales police officer who received a sentence for pointing a gun towards a colleague over Top Gun: Maverick spoilers.  We also explore the world of gaming activism to examine how gamers on platforms such as Roblox, Final Fantasy, and The Sims are leveraging virtual worlds to push for social and environmental change. As well as PC game modding and how game developers like Capcom are grappling with the issue of offensive and morally questionable mods that can cause public outrage. Finally, we end the episode with an in-depth discussion of the latest Baldur's Gate 3 patch, which has brought about a significant change to one of the game's “popular?” speedruns. 

Join us for this insightful and informative episode of Media Mothership, where we explore the fascinating intersection of media, technology, and society.

• AirTags are the new go-to tool for cops after spike in car thefts | Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/11/airtags-are-the-new-go-to-tool-for-cops-after-spike-in-car-thefts/
• NSW police officer Dominic Gaynor sentenced for pointing gun towards colleague over Top Gun: Maverick spoilers - ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-09/nsw-cop-pointed-gun-top-gun-spoilers/103086628
• Gamers on Roblox, Final Fantasy, The Sims and more are bringing activism to the virtual world - ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-10/virtual-protest-activism-in-video-games-like-roblox/103077494
• After a naked Chun Li scandalised a fighting game tournament, Capcom sounds the alarm about PC game modding: 'There are a number of mods that are offensive to public order and morals' (msn.com) https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/techandscience/after-a-naked-chun-li-scandalised-a-fighting-game-tournament-capcom-sounds-the-alarm-about-pc-game-modding-there-are-a-number-of-mods-that-are-offensive-to-public-order-and-morals/ar-AA1jdvbb
• Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 4 Lae’zel changes are bad news for sex% speedruns - Polygon https://www.polygon.com/23944976/baldurs-gate-3-patch-4-sex-nerf
• Baldur’s Gate 3’s Inevitable Bear Sex Speedrun Is Finally Here - IGN https://www.ign.com/articles/baldurs-gate-3s-inevitable-bear-sex-speedrun-is-finally-here

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In this episode, I talk to Bliss Sandhu, a PhD candidate and a Technical Officer at The Media School, University of Tasmania, about his fascinating research on ephemeral communication. Ephemeral communication is the use of platforms like Snapchat and Instagram Stories that allow users to share content that disappears after a short time. Bliss explains how this type of communication affects the way people perceive and interact with the environment, based on his preliminary data analysis. He also shares some tips on how to deal with technical glitches in the field, and gives his opinion on the controversial topic of data poisoning of AI art generators. If you enjoyed our previous conversation on Episode 45, you will love this one too! Tune in and learn more about the impact of ephemeral communication on our environmental awareness.

Bliss Sandhu Profile | University of Tasmania (utas.edu.au) 
https://discover.utas.edu.au/bliss.sandhu 

Artists may “poison” AI models before Copyright Office can issue guidance | Ars Technica 
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/11/artists-may-poison-ai-models-before-copyright-office-can-issue-guidance/ 

University of Chicago researchers seek to “poison” AI art generators with Nightshade | Ars Technica 
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/10/university-of-chicago-researchers-seek-to-poison-ai-art-generators-with-nightshade/

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In this episode, we learn from two successful indie filmmakers who have overcome the challenges of making films with limited funds. They discuss their strategies and best practices for pre-production, location hunting, and film making on a budget.

You can find out more about their latest film project here: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.brooks.50999405

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Do you love video games? Do you love challenges? Do you love breaking the rules? Then you’ll love this episode of our podcast, where we talk to Nikita Riseley, who attended the PAX convention and saw some of the amazing games and gadgets on display and participating in the BackPocket ‘pocketeers’ community. We also dive into the weird and wonderful world of video game challenges, where players impose their own rules and restrictions on how they play their favorite games. From the deadly Nuzlocke Challenge in Pokémon to the creepy horror-themed islands in Animal Crossing, we explore how these challenges can make games more fun, more difficult, or more terrifying. Plus, we discuss how humans behave differently when they work with robots and how the John Wick movies are inspired by video game logic. Don’t miss this episode of our podcast, where we celebrate the creativity and craziness of video game culture!

• Links:
• Humans Are More Likely to Slack Off When Working With Robots https://gizmodo.com/study-humans-slack-off-when-working-with-robots-1850937406
• The John Wick movies have always lived by video game rules - Polygon https://www.polygon.com/entertainment/23870227/john-wick-movies-video-game-logic
• Pax Australia https://aus.paxsite.com/
• Back_Pocket - Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket
• The Sims 4 Black Widow Challenge — SNOOTYSIMS https://snootysims.com/wiki/sims-4/the-sims-4-black-widow-challenge/
• Nuzlocke Challenge - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia (bulbagarden.net) https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Nuzlocke_Challenge 
• Scariest Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island Designs For Horror Fans (screenrant.com) https://screenrant.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-island-scary-designs-horror/ 

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Join us for a fun and geeky conversation with Marcus Johnson, the pop culture quiz master who knows everything about Doctor Who. We discuss the best way to watch the iconic sci-fi series, from the classic to the modern episodes. We also compare Doctor Who with other popular franchises, such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Plus, we explore the latest trend of ‘silent walking’ on TikTok and what it reveals about our society.

LINKS:

• 'Silent walking' is taking off on TikTok, but what does it actually say about us? - ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-08/silent-walking-taking-off-on-tiktok-boosting-youth-mental-health/102938224
• What’s the Best Order to Watch (All of) Doctor Who? | Den of Geek https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/whats-the-best-order-to-watch-all-of-doctor-who/
• How to Watch the Star Wars Movies in Order | PCMag https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-watch-the-star-wars-movies-in-order  

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Why is the 1948 radio drama “The Thing on the Fourble Board” widely regarded as one of the best radio horror stories ever produced? We analyze how the story uses first-person narration, themes of isolation and madness, the unreliable narrator and the impact of voice acting, music and pacing to create a vivid and immersive atmosphere that terrifies and fascinates listeners.
We also discuss two intriguing news stories of how media can shape our perception of reality: Scientists use Age of Empires computer game to simulate ant warfare - ABC News, and Saw X's Editor Had the Cops Called on Him by Worried Neighbors (gizmodo.com).
Don’t miss this thrilling and insightful episode of Media Mothership!

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