So I wrote about every method I know that helps expand this idea, but what about my personal opinion - and how much do I believe in this concept? Well honestly, I live my life in a bit of a Fantasy land, I've spent more time with certain video game characters than with my closest … Continue reading Bridging the gap between Video Games and Reality – Part 6 →

Now in the planning stage I was a little bit stuck on what to discuss here, I've touched on most of the topics and hobbies I personally have on how to bring life in to fiction. But then after a discussion the idea of D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) came up and now I want to … Continue reading Bridging the gap between Video Games and Reality – Part 5 →

Cosplay. It's a common saying that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. But what does that mean in a cosplay context. For those who don't know, "Cosplay" is the abbreviated word from "Costume" and "Play" or commonly known as dressing up. A community that is as controversial as it is large, cosplay is form … Continue reading Bridging the gap between Video Games and Reality – Part 4 →

In my previous post I mentioned how commercialism is a great way to incorporate fiction in to our lives, even though it gives the illusion of immersion. What is the best way to bridge video games and reality then? Well good story-telling and character development is a starter. This applies for all forms of media, … Continue reading Bridging the gap between Video Games and Reality – Part 3 →

I personally believe that physical objects (such as memorabilia) play a huge role in bridging the gap between ourselves and the digital world. To live in a societal era where where Video Game related merchandising is normalised and conversations surrounding these fictional worlds aren't frowned upon is a step closer towards blurring the line. Is … Continue reading Bridging the gap between Video Games and Reality – Part 2 →