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Hi there! Have you been seeing a beautiful anime girl with long, coral brown hair and emerald green eyes? Yes, I’m talking about one of the main characters in the visual novel game Doki Doki Literature Club! Big spoilers ahead. Stop reading if you haven’t played the game. In this episode we will be analyzing the role of the fourth wall in this specific game. We’re not Monika, but nor are we so different from her. We are real to you only when you listen to us.

Producer:

Wenyi Shao

Assistant

Producer: Kimberly Kurniawan

Line

Producer: Cherie Lou

Special thanks to Abhijay Mudigonda

Bell, Larryn. How to get the good ending in Doki Doki Literature Club. January 3, 2018.

D’Argenio, Angelo. Top 10 games that break the 4th wall. October 16, 2018.

Jackson, Gita. Doki Doki Literature Club’s Horror Was Born From A Love-Hate Relationship With Anime. October 20, 2017.

Lee, Otter. We Interviewed DOKI DOKI LITERATURE CLUB’S Twisted Creator, Dan Salvato. January 3, 2018. 

Sanchez, Miranda. Doki Doki Literature Club Creator Discusses His Next Projects. January 13, 2020.

Hello, my name is Dan Salvato. I created Doki Doki Literature Club. Accessed February 20, 2020.

Doki Doki Literature Club!. Accessed February 20, 2020.

Background music from: Doki Doki Literature Club! (Original Soundtrack) on Spotify.

Profile image: Monika

In this episode we are going to take a closer look at League of Legends esport and break down different aspects of the game. More specifically, we will be focusing on daily-life skills that are essential for mastering this game. If you have ever being wondering if you should play video games for good, make sure to stay tuned as we reveal the beauty of real life in the League of Legends world. ‘Welcome to Summoner’s Rift.’ Producer: Ruohan Assistant Producer: Keita Line Producer: Alan Reference: League of Legends official website Image Source: Best HD Wallpaper Music Sources:

Legends Never Die instrumental from SoundCloudThe Pitcher–Savor Time (Aero Chord Remix) by Nightblue

Music from Youtube

‘Welcome to Summoner’s Rift’ Announcer from YoutubeCreative Minds, Buddy by Benjamin Tissot from Bensound

An analysis of the game Detroit: Become Human

In this episode we will be analyzing the game Detroit: Become Human starting with a significant moment in the game. We will proceed with how androids are alluded to oppressed communities in the real-life society, how does the setting of the game affect player’s moral decision making, and raising awareness of the near future.  Come dive in the game with us, and see what path would you pick in these situations where you might face in real life! Spoilers Alert!

Producer: Kathy

Assistant Producer: Jessica

Appreciation for George’s help with line producing!

Sources:

Holl, Elisabeth. “Rise of the machines – Moral decisions in Detroit: Become Human“

Pettersen, Tanya Laolapha. “‘More Human Than Humans’ – How Video Games Play an Important Part in Socio-Critical Discussions.“

Waszkiewicz, Agata. “‘Acta Humana’ 9 (2018) (Trans)humanism and the Postmodern Identities: the Player in Detroit: Become Human (2018) Introduction: from humanism to posthumanism“

Music Sources:

Hearts Aflutter, Charmed, Dry air, By Grace by Podington Bear from Free Music Archive.