Understanding Aqua’s Depression in Kingdom Hearts
“Just let go of everything and fade into the darkness.“ “Is there any point in continuing this fight?“ “No one can save you. And no one wants to.“ -Aqua, Kingdom…
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What Kingdom Hearts Taught Me About Handling Mental Illness
Read More“Yeah, there’s darkness inside me, just like you said. But darkness is my enemy! And you are, too, for making everything around here reek of it!“” -Riku, Kingdom Hearts 2.5…
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How Celeste Helped One Player Contextualize His Depression
Read MoreYouTube user Joe Bush normally shares videos of old sports games, but recently, Celeste inspired him to do something a little different. In this video, he opens up about his…
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Beating Back Depression With Bloodborne
Read MoreBloodborne is a hopeless, dark pit of a game that punishes players at every turn — which is exactly why IGN’s Max Scoville says it helped him get through a…
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Celeste’s Creators Share Their Reasons for Bringing Hope to the Masocore Genre
Read MoreMasocore games are designed to frustrate. Loosely speaking, they’re part of a sub-genre of the platformer requiring quick reflexes, quick thinking, and a whole lot of patience. Super Meat Boy…
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How ‘Little Red Lie’ and ‘Actual Sunlight’ Explore the Link Between Poverty, Wealth and Wellbeing
Read MoreWill O’Neill’s games can be hard to play — they don’t tackle pleasant subjects. Actual Sunlight is well known for its unflinching depiction of depression and suicide, and Little Red…
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Feeling Those Winter Blues? Catch Up on the Science of SAD
Read MoreIf you’re prone to depression during the darker months of the year, you’re probably aware of — or diagnosed with — Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a mood disorder that comes…