Today we get philosophical and discuss Jean Baudrillard and his views on simulation and simulated experiences. Games provide simulated experiences, but the emotions and choices that they invoke are still real. So, are we in a simulation or the straight up base reality? We also bring on a guest, Dr. Jonathan Arendt, who helps us wade through the monster of this philosophy. As we continue to creep towards a world with more incorporated virtual experiences, it's important to weigh how important the distinction between the real and virtual really is. Are you more free in the simulation or reality?

Ian also eats a big old pile of crow and grudgingly talks about how good The Witcher 3 and its expansions are, fanboys be damned. James talks about playing Heatmap, and Ian talks about what it's like to buy a game he's afraid he'll hate.

Happy Halloween y'all.

Thanks for listening.

Later player.