Final Fantasy And Philosophy The Ultimate Walkthrough

Author : Jason P. Blahuta
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470730420
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Final Fantasy and Philosophy written by Jason P. Blahuta and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unauthorized look behind one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, Final Fantasy The Final Fantasy universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible storylines. In this book, you'll take a fascinating look at the deeper issues that Final Fantasy forces players to think about while trying to battle their way to the next level, such as: Does Cloud really exist (or should we really care)? Is Kefka really insane? Are Moogles part of a socialist conspiracy? Does the end of the game justify the means? As Mages, Moogles, fiends, and Kefka are mashed together with the likes of Machiavelli, Marx, Foucault, and Kafka, you'll delve into crucial topics such as madness, nihilism, environmental ethics, Shintoism, the purpose of life, and much more. Examines the philosophical issues behind one of the world's oldest and most popular video-game series Offers new perspectives on Final Fantasy characters and themes Gives you a psychological advantage--or at least a philosophical one--against your Final Fantasy enemies Allows you to apply the wisdom of centuries of philosophy to any game in the series, including Final Fantasy XIII Guaranteed to add a new dimension to your understanding of the Final Fantasy universe, this book is the ultimate companion to the ultimate video-game series.

Author : Kevin S. Decker
Publisher : Open Court
ISBN 13 : 0812697049
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Trek and Philosophy written by Kevin S. Decker and published by Open Court. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy and space travel are characterized by the same fundamental purpose: exploration. An essential guide for both philosophers and Trekkers, Star Trek and Philosophy combines a philosophical spirit of inquiry with the beloved television and film series to consider questions not only about the scientific prospects of interstellar travel but also the inward journey to examine the human condition. The expansive topics range from the possibilities for communication among different cultural backgrounds to questions about the stoic temperament exhibited by Vulcans to Ferengi business practices. Specifically chosen to break new ground in exploring the philosophical dimensions of Star Trek, these articles boldly go where no philosopher has gone before.

Author : Rachael Hutchinson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1793643555
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Japanese Role-Playing Games written by Rachael Hutchinson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-04-11 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the origins and boundaries of Japanese digital role-playing games. A geographically diverse roster of contributors introduces English-speaking audiences to Japanese video game scholarship and applies postcolonial and philosophical readings to the Japanese game text.

Author : William Irwin
Publisher : Open Court
ISBN 13 : 0812696948
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Simpsons and Philosophy written by William Irwin and published by Open Court. This book was released on 2001-02-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major Western philosophers examines The Simpsons — TV’s favorite animated family. The authors look beyond the jokes, the crudeness, the attacks on society — and see a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical thought. The writers begin with an examination of the characters. Does Homer actually display Aristotle’s virtues of character? In what way does Bart exemplify American pragmatism? The book also examines the ethics and themes of the show, and concludes with discussions of how the series reflects the work of Aristotle, Marx, Camus, Sartre, and other thinkers.

Author : Bernard Perron
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000596168
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fifty Key Video Games written by Bernard Perron and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines fifty of the most important video games that have contributed significantly to the history, development, or culture of the medium, providing an overview of video games from their beginning to the present day. This volume covers a variety of historical periods and platforms, genres, commercial impact, artistic choices, contexts of play, typical and atypical representations, uses of games for specific purposes, uses of materials or techniques, specific subcultures, repurposing, transgressive aesthetics, interfaces, moral or ethical impact, and more. Key video games featured include Animal Crossing, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, The Legend of Zelda, Minecraft, PONG, Super Mario Bros., Tetris, and World of Warcraft. Each game is closely analyzed in order to properly contextualize it, to emphasize its prominent features, to show how it creates a unique experience of gameplay, and to outline the ways it might speak about society and culture. The book also acts as a highly accessible showcase to a range of disciplinary perspectives that are found and practiced in the field of game studies. With each entry supplemented by references and suggestions for further reading, Fifty Key Video Games is an indispensable reference for anyone interested in video games.

Author : Jason C. Cash
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476647259
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The World of Final Fantasy VII written by Jason C. Cash and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-02-02 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Final Fantasy VII altered the course of video game history when it was released in 1997 on Sony's PlayStation system. It converted the Japanese role-playing game into an international gaming standard with enhanced gameplay, spectacular cutscenes and a vast narrative involving an iconic cast. In the decades after its release, the Final Fantasy VII franchise has grown to encompass a number of video game sequels, prequels, a feature-length film, a novel and a multi-volume remake series. This volume, the first edited collection of essays devoted only to the world of Final Fantasy VII, blends scholarly rigor with fan passion in order to identify the elements that keep Final Fantasy VII current and exciting for players. Some essays specifically address the game's perennially relevant themes and scenarios, ranging from environmental consciousness to economic inequity and posthumanism. Others examine the mechanisms used to immerse the player or to improve the narrative. Finally, there are several essays devoted specifically to the game's legacy, from its influence on later games to its characters' many crossovers and cameos.

Author : GamerGuides.com
Publisher : Gamer Guides
ISBN 13 : 1631025562
Total Pages : 1218 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Final Fantasy VIII - Strategy Guide written by GamerGuides.com and published by Gamer Guides. This book was released on 2019-06-24 with total page 1218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the exploits of Squall, a resident of Balamb Garden and SeeD aspirant whose first contract as a professional mercenary expands into a fight to save the world from an evil sorceress. This guide will cover the main quest-line chronologically, giving advice on leveling (and how to avoid it), where to find the best spells, how to acquire all GFs and defeat all bosses. In addition the guide will cover all side quests and will also include in-depth mini-guides for Chocobo World and Triple Triad. By following this guide you can aspire to the following: - Complete walkthrough of the main questline. - All side quests and optional content. - How to defeat both of the game’s superbosses. - Information on how to acquire each GF and a discussion of their abilities, including where to assign them. - Information on Triple Triad, including the location of every card in the game and how to best use them. - Low-level run information. - Information on min-maxing stats. - A mini-guide for Chocobo World. - Information on all characters, including stats and how to acquire all their weapons and limits. - Triple Triad guide.

Author : GamerGuides.com
Publisher : Gamer Guides
ISBN 13 : 1630411590
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Final Fantasy VII - Strategy Guide written by GamerGuides.com and published by Gamer Guides. This book was released on 2015-10-28 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the sprawling city of Midgar, an anti-Shinra organization calling themselves Avalanche have stepped up their resistance. Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra's elite SOLDIER unit now turned mercenary, lends his aid to the group, unaware of the epic consequences that await him.The guide for Final Fantasy VII Remake features all there is to see and do including a walkthrough featuring coverage of all Main Scenario Chapters, all Side Quests and mini games along with indepth sections on Materia, Enemy Intel and Battle Intel. Inside Version 1.0 - Full coverage of the Main Scenario - Coverage of all Side Quests - Trophy Guide - Full Enemy Intel / Bestiary - Materia and Ability Breakdown - Details on every character - Full breakdown of every location

Author : Daujam Mathieu
Publisher : Piggyback Interactive
ISBN 13 : 9781903511480
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Final Fantasy XII written by Daujam Mathieu and published by Piggyback Interactive. This book was released on 2007 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to the long-awaited Final Fantasy(R) XII will hit stores on 23 February 2007. Developed by a dedicated 30-man editorial team, and weighing in at a reassuringly hefty 340 pages, this is our largest guide to date. Packed to its very seams with beautiful official artwork, it features a comprehensive walkthrough, information on all secrets, side-quests, mini-games and rewards, and a dedicated Tactics chapter that -- among many other things -- reveals hidden facets and functions of Final Fantasy(R) XII's fascinating game systems.

Author : Helen De Cruz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119809827
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Avatar: The Last Airbender and Philosophy written by Helen De Cruz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would our world be a better place if some of us were benders? Can Katara repair the world through care? Is Toph a disability pride icon? What does it mean for Zuko to be bad at being good? Can we tell whether uncle Iroh is a fool or a sage? The world is out of sorts. The four nations, Water, Earth, Fire, and Air, are imbalanced because of the unrelenting conquest of the Fire Nation. The only one who can restore balance to the world is the Avatar. On the face of it, Avatar: The Last Airbender is a story about a lone superhero. However, saving the world is a team effort, embodied in Team Avatar, aka the Gaang. Aang needs help from his friends and tutors, even from non-human animals. Through the teachings of Guru Pathik and Huu he comes to realize that though the world and its nations seem separate, we are all one people. We all have the same roots and we are all branches of the same tree. Avatar: The Last Airbender and Philosophy brings to the fore the Eastern, Western, and Indigenous philosophies that are implicit in the show. Following Uncle Iroh’s advice that it is important to draw wisdom from many traditions, this volume features contributions by experts on Buddhist, Daoist, Confucian, and Indigenous schools of thought, next to focusing on Western classical authors such as Plotinus, Kant, and Merleau-Ponty. The volume is also unique in drawing on less common traditions such as black abolitionism, anarchism, and the philosophy of martial arts. Intertwining experience and reflection, ATLA and Philosophy helps readers to deeply engage with today’s burning questions, such as how to deal with ecological destruction, the aftermath of colonialism and genocide, and wealth inequality, using the tools from a wide range of philosophical traditions.