In this episode of Side Quests, Mr. Wes Schantz and I discuss (a) the poverty of Corel and opulence of The Gold Saucer; (b) the underworld/hell motif in the "desert prison" beneath the Gold Saucer; and (c) how the development of the personality is mirrored in the development of one's character in an RPG video game.

Side Quests 021: Final Fantasy VII 009

We are always surrounded by stories: movies, TV shows, plays, games, video games, books and even advertisements. So, why do humans tell stories, and what function do stories serve? Our goal is to unravel the fundamental structure of narratives old and new and to untangle what their connection to human consciousness is.

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Side Quests 021: Final Fantasy VII 009

Side Quests 021: Final Fantasy VII 009